President Trump signed an executive order that requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, sparking legal challenges from voting rights groups. The order mandates that federal voter registration forms include a U.S. passport, REAL ID driver’s license, or government-issued photo ID. States that do not require such identification risk losing federal election-related funds. The order also targets mail-in voting, instructing the attorney general to prevent late-arriving absentee ballots from being counted.
Trump’s order significantly increases federal government control over elections, shifting authority away from the states. It aims to prevent election fraud and mistakes by requiring all ballots to produce a paper record. The order also directs the attorney general to target individuals who commit election fraud or intimidate voters.
Voting rights groups criticize the order, arguing that voter identification requirements can disenfranchise eligible voters, especially minorities, seniors, and low-income individuals. They warn that the order could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering.
Trump’s order also revokes a 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden that aimed to promote access to voting. The White House described Biden’s order as an attempt to manipulate the electoral process. Overall, the executive order seeks to tighten election security but faces backlash for potentially restricting voter access.
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