U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Rule Requiring States to Submit Voter Data for Mail-In Ballots
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a new rule that mandates states to provide voter-level data for mail-in ballots in federal elections. This proposal follows President Trump's executive order aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules, which a federal judge recently declined to block. The rule would require states to submit names, addresses, and unique barcodes for each voter receiving mail-in or absentee ballots. The USPS argues that this measure will help ensure adherence to federal law and facilitate law enforcement efforts. However, the proposal has sparked concerns about federal overreach into state-controlled election processes. The rule is set to be published in the Federal Register, with a 30-day public comment period before it can be finalized. 
