Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction to Block Changes to the Postal Service
A judge and Obama appointee is putting a stop to Postal Service changes that have hindered the delivery of mail across the nation. Judge Stanley Bastian in Yakima, Washington, called the changes “a politically motivated…
A judge and Obama appointee is putting a stop to Postal Service changes that have hindered the delivery of mail across the nation.
Judge Stanley Bastian in Yakima, Washington, called the changes “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service,” according to a report released by the Associated Press.
He revealed he is issuing a nationwide preliminary injunction after 14 states challenged the changes.
States challenged the “leave mail behind” policy, which permits carriers to leave mail at distribution centers if it delays their routes.
They also called on the agency to to treat mail-in ballots as First Class mail.
He added the changes created “a substantial possibility many voters will be disenfranchised.”
The announcement comes amid growing criticism of the agency and concerns over whether it will be able to handle the influx of election mail come November.
The Postal Service drew more backlash on Monday after election officials warned voters the agency was misleading them on how to vote on Nov. 3, as IJR previously reported