As a result of a lawsuit filed by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to reverse the mail slowdown ahead of the election, according to a story from the Associated Press. The settlement agreement reversed changes implemented in June that slowed mail service nationwide.
The lawsuit argues that the changes, which have included reduced retail hours, removal of collection boxes and mail sorting machines, closure or consolidation of mail processing facilities, restriction of late or extra trips for timely mail delivery, and banning or restricting overtime, harmed access to mail services. The suit states these changes resulted in delayed delivery of medical prescriptions, payments, and job applications, and impeded the ability of Montana residents to vote by mail. The Postal Service agreed to reverse all changes to prioritize election mail, and the settlement applies to all states.
