CCTV reporters learned that on August 23, local time, the US Postal Service introduced new regulations for mail-in ballots, requiring states to submit a list of voters applying for mail-in ballots, and to place unique barcodes on the sent and returned ballot envelopes, including names and addresses, for verification and tracking. The US Postal Service said the collected data will be managed separately from each state's voter register and help enforce federal laws. Since the relevant regulations are currently restricted by court bans, the new regulations will not take effect for the time being and can only be implemented after the court lifts the ban.

CCTV reporters learned that on August 23, local time, the US Postal Service introduced new regulations for mail-in ballots, requiring states to submit a list of voters applying for mail-in ballots, and to place unique barcodes on the sent and returned ballot envelopes, including names and addresses, for verification and tracking. The US Postal Service said the collected data will be managed separately from each state's voter register and help enforce federal laws. Since the relevant regulations are currently restricted by court bans, the new regulations will not take effect for the time being and can only be implemented after the court lifts the ban.