Judge Orders USPS To Take 'Extraordinary Measures' To Deliver Ballots

The US Postal Service is ordered by Chief U.S. District Judge Stanley Bastian to take extraordinary measures to ensure timely delivery of mail-in ballots, especially in battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin. The USPS must report daily status and use all means, including priority mail, to deliver ballots by Election Day. Recent declines in first-class mail delivery and mail pileups have raised concerns. Democrats accuse Postmaster General Louis Dejoy of election sabotage, which he denies. Over 122 million ballots have been delivered, including both blank and completed ones.

What prompted the US Postal Service to take extraordinary measures for ballot delivery?

• A request from the President

• A court order due to slow delivery rates

• A new federal law

• A petition from voters

What specific actions did Judge Stanley Bastian require from the USPS?

• To extend delivery hours

• To reduce postage costs

• To report daily status and use priority mail

• To hire more staff

What was the deadline for the USPS to ensure ballot delivery?

• November 1st

• November 3rd

• November 10th

• November 15th

What issue did the Inspector General report highlight about mail delivery?

• Increased delivery speed

• Widespread mail pileups

• Improved sorting technology

• Decreased mail volume

How many ballots had been delivered according to the USPS?

• Over 200 million

• Over 150 million

• Over 122 million

• Over 100 million