“Even if the agencies’ implementation plans end up being entirely lawful,” Sauer wrote.
“There is not enough time to obtain ordinary appellate relief from the injunction in order to carry them out before the November election, especially given that any such plans will need to be implemented well before November given the timing of election procedures concerning voter-roll verification and mail voting,” Sauer added.
Jackson’s order requires states to respond to the government’s request by Aug. 13.
