In a bold step toward securing election integrity, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order demanding proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandating ballots be received by Election Day.
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This move targets inconsistent state practices, imposing financial consequences for non-compliance.
The initiative faces fierce criticism and potential legal hurdles, yet aims to redefine America’s election landscape.
Trump’s executive order demands proof of citizenship for voter registration, aiming to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in elections.
It also requires ballots to be received by Election Day to be counted.
This step heightens electoral security and uniformity across states, targeting fraudulent voting and lax procedures undermining voting credibility.
Critics argue this measure could disenfranchise those without easy access to citizenship documents, yet Trump insists it will strengthen democratic processes.
Furthermore, the order threatens to withdraw federal funding from states failing to comply.
This move promises a uniform electoral process but raises concerns over states’ rights to manage elections, potentially igniting a constitutional conflict.
States that currently accept postmarked ballots received after Election Day stand at odds with the new requirements, making legal challenges almost certain.
The order, titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” forces 18 states and Puerto Rico, which accept late mail-in ballots, to reassess their processes.
UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen noted, “Even putting aside the substance, there’s a huge question about whether Trump can direct the EAC to do anything,” cited by Politico.
While the executive order bypasses legislative priorities like the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), it garners support from some GOP members.
Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised it as a critical move towards election integrity, stating, “Thank you, President Trump, for this executive order ensuring that only American citizens decide American elections. This is a great first step for election integrity reform nationwide.”
Many critics, including Democrats and legal experts, argue it represents an unlawful federal overreach into states’ election responsibilities.
Jena Griswold, a Democrat official, labeled it “unlawful.”
Legal battles appear imminent, potentially delaying or nullifying Trump’s objectives.
Meanwhile, Trump remains resolute, promising additional election-related actions in the coming weeks.
President Donald Trump is taking steps to make good on a campaign promise to fix elections in the United States. He signed an executive order looking to overhaul the election system with a focus on integrity.https://t.co/XyLnsXQiIj pic.twitter.com/hN2WFqSAMV
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