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Judge blocks Trump order creating federal voter list, limiting mail-in ballots
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the ruling are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
A federal judge has blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order had aimed to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballot access. S.
District Court Judge Indira Talwani made the decision, siding with a group of plaintiffs. Judge Talwani was nominated by President Barack Obama. Further details on the ruling are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
The decision halts the implementation of the executive order, but additional information on the case and its implications can be found through these channels.
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Category: government Published: June 25, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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