Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump’s Executive Order on Voter Requirements

The order, mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and limiting mail-in ballot counting, faces lawsuits alleging constitutional violations and voter suppression risks.

President Trump’s executive order requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and prohibits counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
Multiple lawsuits, including from Democratic organizations and civil rights groups, argue the order exceeds presidential authority and violates constitutional provisions on state and congressional control of elections.
Critics warn the order could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, especially marginalized groups lacking access to required documents like passports or REAL IDs.
The directive for federal agencies to share sensitive voter data with the Department of Government Efficiency has raised privacy concerns and allegations of potential errors.
The lawsuits claim the order undermines the independence of the Election Assistance Commission and violates federal laws, including the Privacy Act and the National Voter Registration Act.