Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has blocked President Trump's attempt to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, which halts the U.S. Election Assistance Commission from enforcing such a mandate, was praised by civil rights groups as a victory for democracy. The judge's decision comes after a lawsuit by Democratic and civil rights groups, who argued that the President lacks the authority to change federal election requirements. The political fight over this issue is far from over, as House Republicans and several states have attempted similar measures, but have faced significant legal challenges. The judge will now consider other parts of Trump's executive order, and other lawsuits against it are ongoing, indicating that debates over voting rights and election rules in the U.S. will continue. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.