# John Sauer

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-13**: At least five more states begin mailing ballots — Additional states are expected to start sending mail ballots during the week of September 13, increasing the practical stakes of the appeal.
- **2026-09-13**: At least five states begin mailing — At least five additional states are scheduled to begin the mail-ballot mailing process the week of September 13.
- **2026-09-10**: Talwani's 14-day block expires — The temporary injunction blocking enforcement of the mail-ballot rules is set to expire, unless extended by the court.
- **2026-09-09**: Alabama scheduled to begin mailing ballots — Alabama is set to begin mailing ballots while the injunction remains in place, following North Carolina.
- **2026-09-09**: Alabama begins mailing ballots — Alabama is scheduled to begin mailing mail ballots while the injunction remains in place, according to the government's filing.
- **2026-09-06**: Administration files third Supreme Court appeal — The Trump administration renews its request for the Supreme Court to lift the district court's block before the November midterms.
- **2026-09-06**: Third emergency application filed — Solicitor General John Sauer asks the Supreme Court for an immediate administrative stay of Judge Talwani's injunction blocking Postal Service enforcement of new mail-ballot restrictions.
- **2026-09-03**: Talwani hears arguments on preliminary injunction — U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani hears arguments on whether to halt the plan indefinitely but does not issue a decision.
- **2026-03**: Trump directs USPS to establish new ballot standards — The dispute begins when President Donald Trump issues an executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to create new mail-ballot standards.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 3rd SCOTUS Appeal Fights Mail-Ballot Rule for 33% of Voters
2026-09-06 21:35:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

The Trump administration's third emergency application asks the Supreme Court to immediately stay a district court injunction blocking Postal Service mail-ballot restrictions. The case pits executive authority and shadow-docket practice against the Purcell principle, with ballots already shipping in multiple states. A ruling will shape both the midterms and the jurisprudence of election administration.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-third-scotus-appeal-mail-ballot-injunction

### Trump's 3rd SCOTUS Appeal Seeks Mail Ballot Rules for 1-in-3 Voters
2026-09-06 20:58:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

The Trump administration's third emergency application asks the Supreme Court to lift a district court injunction blocking USPS mail-ballot rules, raising separation-of-powers and election-timing questions for legal and compliance professionals.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-third-scotus-appeal-mail-ballot-restrictions-legal

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