Litigation
LWVMA, et al. v. Trump: Memorandum and Order Granting in Part Plaintiffs' Motions for a Temporary Restraining Order
August 27, 2026The temporary restraining order will remain in place for 14 days while the parties brief the pending motion for a preliminary injunction
TALWANI, D.J.
Pending before the court are two motions for temporary restraining orders1 joined for briefing pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a)(1).2 For the reasons stated below, the court GRANTS a temporary restraining order staying the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) from implementing certain sections of its final rule, Ballot Mail for Federal Elections, 91 Fed. Reg. 54966 (Aug. 26, 2026) (to be codified at 39 C.F.R. pt. 111) (the “Final Rule”).