Summary
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot add a requirement for U.S. citizenship proof to the federal voter registration form. The judge stated that the President does not have the authority to make such changes, which are managed by Congress and the states.
Key Facts
- A federal judge decided that President Trump cannot enforce a citizenship proof requirement for voter registration.
- The ruling sided with Democratic and civil rights groups that opposed Trump's executive order.
- The judge said the proof-of-citizenship requirement is unconstitutional because it breaches separation of powers.
- The President cannot change election rules, which are controlled by states and Congress.
- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is banned from adding the citizenship proof requirement.
- Attempts to pass similar citizenship requirements have faced many difficulties.
- Such requirements have caused confusion and problems in states like New Hampshire and Kansas.
- The lawsuit will continue to address other parts of Trump's election order.
