Trump Executive Order Mandates Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, sparking controversy over voter access.

 

President Donald Trump signing an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, with officials present in the Cabinet Room.

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that aims to enforce stricter proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration in federal elections, a move that has drawn praise from conservatives and sharp criticism from voting rights advocates.

 

The order instructs the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to mandate documentary proof of citizenship, such as passports or birth certificates, for voters using the federal registration form. It also threatens to withhold federal election funding from states that fail to comply.

 

“The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is carefully reviewing the President’s Executive Order and determining the next steps in enhancing the integrity of voter registration and state and federal elections,” said EAC Chairman Donald Palmer.

 

Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has been tasked with reviewing state voter rolls to identify non-citizens. Critics warn that reliance on immigration databases for voter purges could mistakenly target naturalized citizens, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement.

 

Legal experts suggest the order could face court challenges, as election policies are traditionally governed by state and local authorities. Some Democratic leaders, such as Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, denounced the move as a form of voter suppression.

 

Trump’s directive also instructs the attorney general to take legal action against states that accept mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, a policy currently in place in around 20 states. This aspect of the order aligns with past Republican efforts to challenge mail-in voting practices.

 

While conservative groups, including the Heritage Foundation, have praised the initiative for bolstering election security, opponents argue it imposes unnecessary barriers to voting, particularly affecting low-income and elderly citizens who may lack access to required documents.

 

The long-term impact of the order remains uncertain as states and advocacy groups prepare for potential legal battles over its implementation.


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