A U.S. federal judge has nullified a critical section of President Trump’s executive order on federal elections, delivering a significant blow to the administration’s voting requirements.
In a clear ruling, the judge stated that citizens cannot be required to provide proof of their citizenship before casting their vote in federal elections.
The court’s decision centered on the limits of presidential power. The judge ruled that the U.S. President does not have the authority to impose such a condition for voting at the federal level.
This ruling directly impacts the executive order Trump issued in March, which had mandated proof of citizenship as a prerequisite for voting. The order had faced strong opposition from civil rights groups who argued it would unfairly block eligible voters.
