Judge Orders Postal Service To Stop Recent Policy Changes

Fourteen states are suing the Postal Service over two policies affecting election mail. One policy stops treating election mail as first class, and the other mandates trucks to leave at set times, even if mail is left behind. The states demand the replacement of removed sorting machines, especially in areas won by Hillary Clinton in 2016, citing election integrity concerns. A judge has been called to reverse these changes.

What are the two policies that 14 states are suing the Postal Service over?

• Stopping Election Mail from being treated as first class and requiring trucks to leave at specific times.

• Increasing the cost of postage and reducing delivery days.

• Eliminating overnight delivery and closing rural post offices.

• Introducing new mail sorting technology and reducing staff.

What do the states want the post office to do regarding sorting machines?

• Remove all machines from rural areas.

• Increase the speed of existing machines.

• Replace any removed sorting machines ahead of the election.

• Install new machines in urban areas.

In which counties were most of the removed sorting machines located?

• Counties won by Donald Trump in 2016.

• Counties with the highest population density.

• Counties won by Hillary Clinton in 2016.

• Counties with the lowest mail volume.

What does the lawsuit claim is at risk due to the Postal Service changes?

• The financial stability of the Postal Service.

• The integrity of the November election.

• The employment of postal workers.

• The speed of international mail delivery.

What action has been called for in response to the Postal Service changes?

• A public protest against the changes.

• A judge to immediately undo the changes.

• A congressional hearing on postal policies.

• A nationwide survey on postal service satisfaction.