On March 31, 2025, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and key Democratic lawmakers filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump regarding an executive order aimed at regulating illegal immigrant voting and election procedures.
• The lawsuit, initiated by Democratic attorney Marc Elias in a federal court in Washington, claims Trump’s March 25 executive order is unconstitutional.
• The order includes measures to enforce laws preventing noncitizens from voting and mandates proof of U. S. citizenship for mail voter registration.
• Trump instructed the Election Assistance Commission to review voter registration rolls for noncitizens and encouraged prosecution of individuals who illegally registered or voted.
• The order also targets states that count mailed ballots arriving after Election Day, declaring this practice against federal law.
• Moreover, it proposes withholding federal funds from states that do not comply with election and registration laws.
• The lawsuit emphasizes that the U. S. Constitution grants states the authority to set election dates and suggests that the President cannot override state laws regarding voting.
• Besides the DNC, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries are also plaintiffs seeking judicial declaration to block the order.
• A White House spokesperson responded by asserting the need for U. S. citizenship proof to ensure election integrity.
• Additionally, other organizations have filed a separate lawsuit against the executive order, raising similar concerns about its legality and impact on voting access.
The legal challenges highlight significant tensions surrounding voting regulations in the U. S. and underscore the differing views on how elections should be managed amidst claims of potential disenfranchisement.
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