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Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

Summary

Democrats have filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump's executive order that limits mail voting eligibility. The lawsuit claims that it is up to states and Congress, not the president, to decide who can vote by mail, arguing that the constitution gives them this right.

Key Facts

  • Democrats filed a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order on mail voting.
  • They argue the U.S. Constitution allows states and Congress to set mail voting rules.
  • The lawsuit follows a previous legal battle where Trump's first order on voting was blocked.
  • Trump's new order involves creating lists of eligible mail voters and restricting ballot mailings.
  • Critics are concerned about the reliability and timing of the voter lists before the upcoming elections.
  • The lawsuit includes Senate and House Minority Leaders and the Democratic National Committee.
  • President Trump and several top administration officials are named as defendants in the lawsuit.

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