Citizenship Proof

Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

A federal judge has permanently blocked a Trump administration executive order that would have required proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. This decision marks a significant victory for voting rights advocates who argued that the order was an unnecessary and discriminatory attempt to suppress the vote. The executive order, which sought to ensure that only U.S. citizens could vote in federal elections, was based on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud and non-citizen voting.

The judge’s ruling directly addressed the president’s authority in overseeing elections, stating that the executive branch lacks the power to set rules for voting processes, a responsibility that primarily falls to Congress and the states.… Continue reading

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Citizenship Proof Requirement for Voting

A federal judge has ruled against President Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly determined the directive was an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers, siding with Democratic and civil rights groups. The ruling prevents the U.S. Election Assistance Commission from adding the requirement, which has been attempted by Republicans but faced legal challenges. The lawsuit will continue to address other aspects of Trump’s executive order, including the requirement that all mailed ballots be received by Election Day.

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