Judge Blocks Citizenship Proof Requirement for Voters
A federal judge permanently blocked part of an executive order from President Trump requiring proof of citizenship to vote, citing the U.S. Constitution's delegation of election oversight to states. The ruling came after lawsuits from organizations like the ACLU, emphasizing the importance of accessible voting rights.
A federal judge has permanently blocked part of a controversial executive order issued by Republican President Donald Trump. The order, which would have mandated voters to show passports or similar documents as proof of citizenship before voting, has been challenged by several lawsuits and temporarily halted previously.
The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., blocks the requirement for proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. This decision came in response to lawsuits filed by organizations including the Democratic National Committee and the League of Women Voters Education Fund, arguing it posed unnecessary barriers.
The American Civil Liberties Union, representing the League of Women Voters, hailed the decision. "While we celebrate this victory, we remain vigilant," said ACLU's Sophia Lin Lakin. The White House has yet to comment on the ruling, which confirms that states, not the president, hold the power over election procedures.
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