States Sue Trump Over Postal Service Even as Changes Are Paused

More than a dozen states sued President Donald Trump over changes at the U.S. Postal Service that they said trampled federal law and threatened delivery of mail-in ballots, even after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pledged to delay the moves until after the November election.

Fourteen state attorneys general claim in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Trump administration failed to consult with the Postal Regulatory Commission or initiate a public comment period before implementing “transformational” changes as required by Congress. The changes also violate the constitutional right to vote, given the potential negative impact on the expected flood of absentee ballots during the pandemic, the states say.