Federal Judge Declines to Block Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order

A US federal judge declined on May 28, 2026 to block Trump's executive order targeting mail-in voting, allowing the order to remain in effect while legal challenges proceed. The order, which critics argue restricts voting access, has faced multiple lawsuits from voting rights groups and Democratic-led states. The ruling is a significant near-term victory for the Trump administration's election integrity agenda and comes amid broader efforts to reshape voting procedures ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Opponents vowed to continue challenging the order in federal courts, arguing it violates federal voting rights statutes and places unconstitutional burdens on voters.