Trump's administration seeks Supreme Court approval to enforce mail-in voting restrictions as 60 days remain until Election Day, with North Carolina set to launch ballot distribution amid uncertainty over rules and potential disruptions.
North Carolina officials confirm mailings will proceed as planned despite federal restrictions, while states scramble to prepare for changes that could affect millions of ballots, with concerns over a rushed Postal Service verification system and potential barcode errors.
The dispute highlights a legal and logistical crisis as states face conflicting federal requirements and a voting system already marked by state-to-state variation, with officials warning of risks from hurried changes and the potential for widespread disruption.
A whistleblower alleges the Postal Service verification system was rushed and flawed, raising concerns over a 'zero-per-cent failure' policy that could disqualify entire batches of ballots if a single barcode fails to scan or match.