Judge Blocks Trump's Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration using the federal form.
District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly stated that Trump's requested requirement cannot be enforced.
Background
Democratic and civil rights groups sued, arguing that the citizenship proof requirement would block eligible voters from registering.
- The requirement was part of an executive order aiming to overhaul federal elections.
- The order also sought to implement paper ballots and limit mail-in ballots.
The citizenship proof requirement would unfairly block eligible voters from registering.
Author's summary: Judge blocks Trump's voter registration requirement.