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The U.S. Postal Service canceled a crucial meeting with Washington lawmakers just hours before—claiming they accidentally confirmed attendance—amid escalating tensions over federal meddling in state-run mail-in voting. New federal rules demand states share voter lists and follow strict envelope protocols, sparking outrage in Washington, where vote-by-mail has been standard for years. Officials call the rules unnecessary, an overreach into state sovereignty, and potentially harmful to voter access. This comes as states fight federal mandates in court, including one requiring the Postal Service to withhold ballots from non-compliant states. A looming Supreme Court case could further fracture election rules, while Washington’s postmarked-by-Election-Day system faces legal challenges. Meanwhile, federal efforts to access Washington’s voter rolls are being blocked by new state laws, and a recent DC judge struck down a controversial noncitizen voter screening program, reinforcing concerns over privacy and federal overreach.

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