D. John Sauer
Role at the time: U.S. solicitor general, representing the government
Defended or excused
Response to this claim
Mandatory USPS ballot-mail requirements are lawful postal controls and should be enforced for the November 2026 election.
“an important federal policy to protect the mails from being used to commit voter fraud”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)USPS v. California: Government application for a stay, No. 26A305 · United States Postal ServicePrinted p.13 (PDF p.18); application’s argument and requested relief
Government litigation position seeking immediate relief from the preliminary injunction. It argues that the requirements fall within postal powers and protect against fraudulent use of the mail.
Why we used this label
Defends 2026 enforcement through the government’s stay application.