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Trump Signs Executive Order Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Federal Elections

The order introduces sweeping changes to U.S. election rules, including stricter ballot deadlines and federal funding conditions, but faces significant legal challenges.

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US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order during a meeting with US ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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Supervisor of the Checklist for the State of New Hampshire Leslie Dombroski, left, registers Elise Collins, 18, to vote in Derry, N.H., Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump's executive order requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, such as a passport or REAL ID.
  • The order mandates that all mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted, overriding existing state rules in 18 states and Puerto Rico.
  • States that fail to comply with the new requirements risk losing federal election-related funding, placing financial pressure on non-compliant states.
  • The order directs federal agencies, including Homeland Security, to share data with state officials to identify non-citizens on voter rolls and enforce election laws.
  • Legal experts and voting rights groups argue the order exceeds presidential authority, could disenfranchise millions of voters, and is likely to face immediate court challenges.