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Judge blocks Trump administration from voting proof of citizenship implementation

Judge blocks Trump administration from voting proof of citizenship implementation

Summary

A federal judge has permanently stopped President Donald Trump’s order that would require voters to prove their citizenship when voting. The judge agreed with 19 states that sued, saying the President does not have the power to change how states run federal elections.

Key Facts

  • The judge’s name is Denise Casper.
  • The ruling stops the citizenship proof requirement for voting.
  • 19 states filed a lawsuit against this rule.
  • The judge said the President cannot change state election rules.
  • The rule was part of an executive order from President Trump.
  • The case focuses on federal elections, which states run.
  • The Constitution gives states control over how elections are managed.
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