Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's wide-ranging election executive order
Summary
A federal judge blocked parts of President Trump's executive order that aimed to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The judge decided that the President cannot change federal election procedures without Congress. This ruling affects military members and people using public assistance programs.Key Facts
- A federal judge stopped certain federal agencies from asking for citizenship proof when giving out voter registration forms.
- Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said the Constitution’s separation of powers means states and Congress control election rules.
- The judge's decision permanently prevents requiring citizenship proof for people enrolling in public assistance programs.
- The ruling also stops the military from requiring citizenship documents when service members register to vote.
- President Trump's executive order, signed last year, aimed at ensuring "election security."
- The White House stated they plan to keep fighting for the executive order.
- Similar rulings had previously blocked parts of the order concerning voter registration forms.
- Research shows noncitizen voting is rare, although concerns about it were a focus in the 2024 campaign.
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