- A federal judge has blocked an order issued by former President Donald Trump that required proof of citizenship for voters using federal voter registration forms.
- The order was intended to mandate citizenship verification as part of the voter registration process, which the White House supported as a measure to enhance election integrity.
- The judge’s decision prevents the implementation of this requirement, effectively maintaining the current voter registration process without the need for additional citizenship proof.
- The White House has defended the blocked order, labeling it a “commonsense” approach aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections.
- This development is part of ongoing debates and legal battles over voting rights and election security measures in the United States.
- The ruling is significant as it affects how voter registration will be handled, especially concerning federal forms that facilitate registration across multiple states.
- Supporters of the blocked measure argue it would prevent voter fraud, while opponents claim it could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-blocks-trump-order-requiring-citizenship-proof-federal-voter-registration-forms)
