Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling Federal Election Rules

The order mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, prohibits late mail-in ballot counting, and ties federal funding to state compliance, sparking legal and constitutional concerns.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
The order prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, regardless of state laws, and conditions federal election funding on compliance with these measures.
The directive empowers the Department of Justice to prosecute election crimes and enforce federal election laws, while also rescinding former President Biden's 2021 voter registration order.
Critics argue the measures could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly minorities, low-income individuals, and seniors, and face significant constitutional challenges.
The executive action builds on Republican priorities like the SAVE Act, reflecting ongoing partisan divides over election integrity and voter access.