Citizenship Requirement On Voter Forms Blocked

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Donald Trump The latest move to change federal voting rules has hit a serious hurdle. A federal judge blocked his plan to require documentary proof of citizenship on voter registration forms. Now, the ruling raises questions about what’s next for Trump’s efforts and how much the courts are willing to let him go, leaving the public — and political insiders — on edge.

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Judge blocks Trump’s bid for citizenship

Last week, a federal judge ruled that Donald Trump’s push to require documentary proof of citizenship on voter registration forms could not be enforced. This represents a setback for the president and his allies, who said the move was necessary to ensure the integrity of the elections.

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar Cutelli in Washington, D.C., sided with Democratic and civil rights groups that sued the Trump administration over the executive order. In her ruling, she called the citizenship directive an unconstitutional overreach, claiming that the Constitution assigns responsibility for it to the states and congress – not the president.

“Because our Constitution assigns responsibility for regulating elections to the states and Congress, this court finds that the president lacks the authority to direct such changes,” Kollar-Kotely said.

Trump’s executive order faces legal setback

The ruling permanently bars the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which had been considering adding a citizenship requirement to the federal voter form, from taking any action to implement the change. Plaintiffs received partial summary judgment, ensuring that the mandate would not take effect.

Additionally, the lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee and civil rights organizations has not yet concluded. The judge will continue to hear challenges related to Trump’s executive order, including rules that mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day, not just postmarked. Other states, such as Washington and Oregon, have also filed separate lawsuits against the order.

Judges are also keeping tabs on Trump over SNAP payments

Trump has been making headlines lately. More recently, food stamps have sparked reactions. On Friday, a federal judge ordered the USDA to release SNAP funds.as soon as possible“, and tap emergency funds if necessary, after another judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to stop payments starting November 1 was completely illegal. Judge John McConnell did not back down, stressing that millions of families could face “Irreversible damage“If funds remain withheld. Additionally, he stated that providing funds for virtual disasters should not come before feeding Americans in real time.