Overview

• 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.