Trump’s Citizenship Proof Mandate for Voter Registration Faces Legal Hurdles

Executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections sparks legal challenges and concerns over voter disenfranchisement.

President Trump signed an executive order mandating proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or Real ID, to register to vote in federal elections.
The order has drawn criticism for potentially disenfranchising millions of voters, particularly low-income, elderly, and minority groups who may lack required documents.
Legal experts and voting rights advocates argue the mandate oversteps presidential authority and conflicts with the Constitution, which grants states control over election administration.
Studies show voter fraud, the stated justification for the order, is exceedingly rare, with no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting in U.S. elections.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is tasked with reviewing state voter rolls, raising concerns over privacy, data misuse, and federal overreach.