The US Postal Service should not reject valid mail-in ballots because a state failed to submit voter lists or use federally standardized envelopes

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The Supreme Court lifted one injunction six to three on 24 August, and Judge Talwani vacated the last one days later, clearing the order weeks before the midterms. Neither ruling upheld its legality, and a third challenge targets the finalized postal rule.