Postal Service tightens ballot rules, sparking legal battles with 24 states over voter access

The US Postal Service announced new restrictions on handling mail-in ballots based on a Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Donald Trump's measures, effective Thursday. The changes mean the agency will compile voter lists and deliver ballots only to those eligible, despite ongoing legal challenges from 24 states arguing the rules are unconstitutional and harmful. Voting by mail remains popular but is contentious due to claims of fraud, though experts find it secure. This impacts upcoming US midterm elections on November 3.