The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's directives.

The move seeks to restore limits on mail-in voting that the administration argues are necessary to protect election integrity. Officials maintain that the restrictions address vulnerabilities exposed in prior cycles and align with state-level efforts to tighten procedures.

Judge Talwani's ruling prevents the Postal Service from implementing the changes while litigation continues. The administration contends the order interferes with federal authority over mail handling and delays critical safeguards before November voting.

The Supreme Court appeal revives a case that lower courts had paused. Administration lawyers emphasized the urgency, noting that midterms are approaching and uniform rules are essential for consistent national standards.

This development follows months of debate over mail ballot policies. Supporters of the restrictions point to documented issues with signature verification and chain-of-custody requirements in previous elections. Critics, including voting rights groups, have challenged the measures in court as overly burdensome.

The renewed filing places the dispute back before the nation's highest court for potential expedited review.