Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Proof Requirement for Voter Registration

A federal judge ruled against Donald Trumps proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration, deeming it unconstitutional and siding with Democratic and civil rights groups.

On Friday, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., blocked Donald Trumps attempt to enforce a proof-of-citizenship requirement for the federal voter registration form.
The ruling declared the directive unconstitutional, violating the Constitution of the United States and highlighting concerns over the separation of powers from the executive branch.
This decision came in response to a March executive order (United States) from Donald Trump aimed at overhauling US elections, which faced legal challenges from the Democratic Party (United States) and civil rights organizations.

Why It Matters

This ruling is significant as it reinforces the legal boundaries of executive power in the United States, impacting future voter registration laws and the ongoing debate over voting rights and access.