Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands

Heads up: The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don't turn over voter rolls to the federal government. Dems say it's clear evidence the Trump admin is trying to unconstitutionally intrude on state-run elections.

Be forewarned. These guys are going to try all manner of outrageous maneuvers to gain unfair and illegal leverage over elections. Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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An indirect attempt to effectively cancel the Nov 4 elections: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Seems bad.

Oregon has voted by mail for nearly 30 years - because it works. It allows every eligible voter an efficient, secure way to make their voice heard. President Trump is threatening states that won’t hand over their voter rolls, and Christine Drazan wants to end our vote-by-mail system.

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government. TAT: [Undermining democracy]

State rights people are awfully quiet. The USPS has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don't turn over voter rolls to the federal government. If they follow through, it will wreak havoc during the midterms. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Illegal and unconstitutional. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast ballots by mail.

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This is a major big deal on the West Coast, where everyone votes by mail. I haven’t been to a polling place in many years. Gift link.

“The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government.” A shocking intrusion of the federal government into elections and voter suppression. 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Trump knows that the country hates him, and so his response is repeatedly to try to rig and steal the election. A blatant assault on the independence of the Post Office and clear federal overreach. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Day 506 on Time Out —The Felon-in-Chief “loves the inflation” —Claims the U.S. is taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil, —Says a deal with Iran is near —Backs away from threats of military action. —Moves to nominate Jay Clayton as DNI. USPS faces controversy over mail ballots for blue states.

Unprecedented, unconstitutional, and breathtaking abuse of power. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

If Trump’s executive order isn't stopped, the postal service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists. Hey AZ and the 22 additional democratic-led states plus DC... we need a backup plan... perhaps have secured ballot drop off at polling locations. 🎁👇

The Bozo Fascist has managed to corrupt...the Post Office? This is how far we have sunk: Postal officials have become flying monkeys for the fascist regime. The eventual Truth and Reconciliation Commission has its work cut out for it. #HoldMAGAAccountable www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Gift link. This is absolute bullshit election interference. Comments are open on the proposed rule change. Link below www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

米郵政公社、有権者名簿の提出を拒む州への郵便投票配達を阻止する規則案を提示 note.com/ichi_twnovel... Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... コメント：郵便投票の不正という根拠の乏しい主張を制度設計に組み込む動きは、選挙インフラそのものを争点化し有権者の信頼を侵食するナラティブ管理の一環であり、国内における選挙の正統性を巡る認知戦の様相を呈している。

Trump is plotting to steal the mid-term elections. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

I expect the Supreme Court to back Trump on this. Source: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Hmmmm so when Alabama wants to nullify the primary it already held, and re-do it with their new maps, it’s a states right to determine voting rules. But when it comes to mail-in voting that can be changed by a presidential EO? Such bullshit. #TrumpVoterSuppression www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

The hell is this nonsense?!? Call your senators and reps! Elections are run by the states, the Post Office should NOT be able to withhold mail from delivery! #elections #midterms #votebymail #USA #wtaf www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... See below for details

You should know this is happening.

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"Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.” - 18 U.S. Code § 1701 - Obstruction of mails generally www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

clear violation of the constitution

The USPS has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government. The rule is vaguely written but appears to establish broad authority for the agency to intervene in the mail voting process.

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Democrats are raising concerns over USPS policies and proposed mail-voting restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms, warning that delivery delays or new ballot requirements could affect voter access. The debate adds fresh scrutiny to election administration and voting rights.

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government. (Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti, NYT-unlocked) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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No USPS employee nor manager has the right to violate the US Constitution in this manner. Every US citizen has the right to prevent it by any means necessary. (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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This is not what democracy looks like. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

@senatedemocrats.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @senbooker25hrs.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social @RepJefferies.bsky.social STOP THIS 👇 PROTECT MAIL IN BALLOTS NOW Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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We need to stop this election interference. I urge people to leave a public comment but to also use early or election day voting. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... More election subversion efforts from the Trump regime.

> Postal experts said the order also threatens the service’s independence. < Well no fucking shit. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

[Post office as political police?] USPS proposed rule "that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government....'political interference with the USPS, which by law is supposed to be independent'" www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail. Gifted piece www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

There are vanishingly few instances of illegal noncitizen voting. Democrats have repeatedly accused the president of trying to give Republicans an electoral advantage in the name of improving election security. Mr. Trump has not denied it. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Gift for you: I think this might be a tad important. 👇 Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

What's to keep USPS from just tossing our ballots? I worry that --or drastically delaying delivery--may be happening already. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Every Dem voter must make a plan to vote in the midterms and make sure their vote counts. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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WTAF.

The proposed rule for having the US Postal service refuse to deliver mail-in ballots for states that won't deliver a list of voters to the Fed or promise to follow federal rules about envelopes is open to public comment. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Start The Steal. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Another anti-voting Trump Admin special — tell Post Office (comments open now!) How dare they allow Trump Admin take away our voting rights & the systems we use! Pls call/write & Congress Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

This is so fucked www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

This is bullshit www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

This is a disgusting partisan ATTACK on the rights of voters in this country using the US Postal Service to interfere in the elections of individual states, who run their elections. The Postmaster General - a tool of Trump - must RESIGN! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Stop the crazy already! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data 👀 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

In no way is determining whether someone can vote or not is part of the post office's purview. They have 0 experience and will result in tens of thousands, if not more, not being able to vote www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands

When did the postal service become partisan? “Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump’s Demands” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Trump gave our voting rights to his Postal Service. Trump orders postal workers to surveil then allow or deny your right to vote by mail. Lucky you. The Constitution gives this right to the States. Unlucky you. Six Supreme Court justices agrees with Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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A federal employee will be able to sell you stamps, and then deny your right to vote. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Gift article: “The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government.” Come on! The USPS is a quasi-governmental agency, operating independently. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... ＞米国郵政公社は、有権者名簿を連邦政府に提出しない州に対して、郵便投票用紙の配達を拒否できる新たな規則案を提示した。 ＞規則は各州に対し、郵便投票者のリストを作成し、郵便局職員が投票用紙の適格性を審査するために使用するよう求めている。州がこれに応じない場合、郵便局は当該州の郵便投票用紙の送付を拒否する可能性がある。 ＞民主党員や投票権擁護団体は、この規則案はトランプ政権が州が実施する選挙に憲法違反の形で介入しようとしている明白な証拠だと述べている。 うんうん、これもまた競争的権威主義だね。

There are vanishingly few instances of illegal noncitizen voting. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

~80% of CA votes are cast by mail. Its ballot can be very long: 61 candidates ran for governor this year, plus all the other seats in Congress, state & local offices, & propositions. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Then there's this ominous development that needs to be swiftly curtailed: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Trump again is interfering in Elections. U.S.P.S. has proposed a new rule, allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government. Why we must #VoteOutGOP #Trump sycophants - Shared article www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Trump won't have a free and fair election in November. YOU must be willing to act. Call ALL of your Representatives. "Democrats and voting-rights groups say the proposed rule is clear evidence that the Trump administration is trying to unconstitutionally intrude on state-run elections."

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Fuck the USPS. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... If there's ever been any doubt in your mind that Trump, himself, is the one who wants to "rig" elections...

www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u... The election interference begins!

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( Not how democracies work! ) Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

“The Postal Service plans to use a “Mail-in and Absentee Participation List” to “facilitate law enforcement efforts,” and plans to verify ballot mail against that list before it enters the Postal Service’s mail stream.” (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Here’s more evidence the Trump administration just isn’t going to enforce the Comstock Act the way the antiabortion folks are begging (sad Hawley ☹️) him to: They’re not afraid to try to fuck with the mail for things he cares about. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

The attempt by Trump to steal the 2026 election has started. Five alarm fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

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Can someone please explain to me in Fisher Price how this can even be legal? "The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/u...

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rule that could block the delivery of mail ballots in states that refuse to provide voter roll data to the federal government. The proposal is part of Trump's broader push to expand federal control over elections and gain access to state voter information.