19 States Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Election Rules

The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Trump's order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and Election Day deadlines for mail-in ballots.

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.