Judge Greenlights Mail-Vote Challenges

A federal judge just gave the green light for lawsuits challenging Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting to proceed before the 2026 midterms. Trump’s order pushes DHS to create incomplete “citizenship lists” and could force the Postal Service to send ballots only to voters “enrolled” with USPS—a move that 23 states, D.C., and national voting rights groups say could suppress key segments like elderly, disabled, student, and minority voters. The court signaled urgency, so within weeks we’ll know if mail ballot rules change dramatically or stay the same for the next round of primaries.

But here’s the catch: while courts wrestle with the rules, election security is suddenly on shaky ground. Local officials say they’re getting radio silence from DHS and CISA, two agencies once trusted to backstop cybersecurity and threat sharing on Election Day. With former election-denier Markwayne Mullin leading DHS and a shrinking bench at CISA, many counties are left exposed—raising the risk of ransomware, disinformation, and even federal actions that could chill turnout. Wealthier states can improvise, but the average county is flying blind.

All this unfolds as Trump’s feud with Senate Republicans snarls nominations and legislative fixes. If Congress can’t act, expect more executive orders and lawsuits, with the entire mail voting system caught in the crossfire. Featuring reporting from NPR, The New York Times, Newsweek, and the League of Women Voters.

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