Judge Blocks Trump's Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot require people to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when using the federal voter registration form.
District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said Trump's requested requirement cannot be enforced, as it would block eligible voters from registering.
- Trump issued an executive order aiming to overhaul federal elections.
- The order sought to implement proof of citizenship, require use of paper ballots, and only accept mail-in ballots that arrive by Election Day.
Democratic and civil rights groups argued that the citizenship proof requirement would unfairly block eligible voters from registering.
Author's summary: Judge blocks Trump's citizenship proof requirement.