US court blocks Trump campaign bid to restrict mail-in voting

A US federal court has reaffirmed its rejection of attempts to restrict mail-in voting procedures, delivering a setback to those seeking to tighten election access rules before the midterm ballot count.

The judicial order represents the second instance of the same restriction being blocked by the courts, signaling judicial consistency on the matter. Election officials and voting rights advocates have raised concerns about last-minute changes to voting procedures that could create confusion among voters.

The ruling comes at a critical juncture in the election cycle, with mail-in ballots scheduled to be distributed imminently to voters nationwide. Legal experts note that such procedural changes so close to an election could create administrative and logistical challenges for election officials already managing complex ballot operations.

The block reflects broader legal battles over voting access that have intensified in recent election cycles. Courts have increasingly scrutinized efforts to restrict mail-in voting, with judges citing potential disruptions to voting procedures and voter participation rights.