Overview

• President Trump's executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and prohibits counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
• Two federal lawsuits, filed by Democratic leaders and advocacy groups, argue the order unlawfully overrides state and congressional authority over election rules.
• Critics warn the order could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly marginalized groups, due to stringent documentation requirements.
• The lawsuits also challenge provisions directing federal agencies to share voter information and threatening to withhold federal election funds from non-compliant states.
• The legal challenges echo previous disputes over voter fraud claims, with experts questioning the president's authority to regulate federal elections.