An appeals court has rejected the U.S.Justice Department's request to allow federal officials to fully implement Donald Trump's mail voting overhaul ahead of the November midterm elections.

This decision upholds a Boston judge's order that declared Trump's executive order unlawful, blocking its enforcement in over two dozen states and the District of Columbia.

The ruling comes as multiple legal challenges against the policy persist, including lawsuits from Democratic officials and the Democratic National Committee.The administration has signaled it may take the case to the U.S.Supreme Court, but the current injunction significantly hinders its ability to proceed.

Critics argue the measures aim to interfere with state election management and sow confusion, while supporters claim they are safeguards against fraud.The decision highlights the intense legal battles over election procedures as Republicans prepare to defend their congressional majorities.

The ruling underscores the tension between federal authority and state autonomy in electoral processes, with implications for the integrity and administration of the upcoming midterms.