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Judge permanently blocks Trump EO requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Judge permanently blocks Trump EO requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Summary

A federal judge permanently stopped President Donald Trump’s executive order that required people to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote. The judge also blocked the rule that mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day, saying the president does not have the power to control how elections are run.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge issued a permanent block on President Trump’s executive order about voting rules.
  • The blocked order required proof of citizenship to register to vote.
  • The order also demanded mail-in ballots be received by Election Day.
  • The judge ruled that the president cannot oversee or control election rules.
  • The executive order was signed by President Trump last year.
  • The case is ongoing and may have more updates in the future.
  • The decision affects how voter registration and mail-in ballots are handled.
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