Overview

• Nineteen Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on April 3, 2025, arguing that President Trump's executive order oversteps presidential authority and violates the Constitution.
• The executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day, threatening federal funding for non-compliance.
• The lawsuit claims the order infringes on states' constitutional authority to manage elections and contravenes the National Voter Registration Act.
• Critics warn the order could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly marginalized groups, due to strict documentation requirements.
• The White House defends the order as necessary for election security, while opponents view it as an unconstitutional power grab undermining democratic principles.