The administration filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court on Sunday.
It seeks to lift a federal injunction blocking a USPS rule restricting mail ballots.
Judge Talwani extended the block on Friday, prompting the new Supreme Court filing.
Solicitor General John Sauer warned delay could cause confusion as ballots are distributed.
North Carolina started mailing ballots, with timing potentially affected by the decision.
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