25 States Sue USPS Over New Mail-Ballot Regulation
Colorado and 24 other states have filed a lawsuit against the USPS over a new rule they say improperly regulates mail voting.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS). The legal action challenges a newly adopted USPS rule that the states argue improperly asserts federal authority over the handling of mail-in ballots.
The lawsuit centers on a regulation that, according to the coalition, grants the postal service the power to set its own standards for mail voting in elections. The states contend this oversteps the USPS's traditional role and interferes with state-administered election processes.
Weiser's office announced the lawsuit on Wednesday, positioning Colorado among the states pushing back against the rule. The coalition argues the measure could disrupt the timely delivery and counting of ballots, raising concerns about its impact on voters who rely on mail-in voting.
The case adds to ongoing legal and political debates over election administration, with the states seeking to block the rule from taking effect. Further proceedings are expected as the challenge moves through the courts.