Trump Faces Late-Night Court Setback on Mail-In Voting
Summary
This episode analyzes a federal court order by Trump-appointed Judge Carl Nichols that blocked the USPS from implementing a new mail-in ballot rule. The judge ruled the rule was ultra vires, meaning it exceeded the Postal Service’s statutory authority to create voter verification systems. The host argues this decision, mirroring a prior ruling by an Obama-appointed judge, neutralizes political attacks on the judiciary and sets the stage for the Supreme Court to deny the Trump regime’s emergency appeal.
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Trump-appointed judge blocks USPS election rule
Explanation of the proposed ballot barcode plan
Previous litigation and Judge Talwani's ruling
Supreme Court appeal and Justice Kavanaugh's stance
Significance of a Trump appointee blocking the rule
Reading Judge Nichols' ruling on ultra vires claims
Details on new envelope and portal requirements
How the plan could disenfranchise voters via lists
Court analysis of plaintiff standing and merits
Legal basis: Lack of authority in Postal Act
Broader constitutional and state rights implications
Conclusion and prediction of Supreme Court denial
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