A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction blocking President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The ruling, issued by Judge Denise Casper, found that the president lacks constitutional authority to oversee elections.
The executive order, issued in 2018, aimed to implement policies that would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Judge Casper ruled that the order exceeded the president's authority, stating that the Constitution does not grant the president any specific powers over elections. The decision effectively halts the implementation of most provisions of the executive order.
The ruling was reported by multiple outlets, including ABC News, which noted that the judge's decision permanently blocks the executive order. The Washington Times described the ruling as a federal judge barring Trump from implementing the proof-of-citizenship requirement. The Independent, a UK-based outlet, also reported that the judge permanently banned Trump’s effort to require proof of citizenship for voters.
The judge’s decision was based on constitutional grounds, emphasizing the separation of powers and the role of state governments in administering elections. No further action by the judge was mentioned in the sources, and it is unclear whether the administration will seek to appeal the ruling.
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