Trump’s New Executive Order Could Disenfranchise Millions and It’s Already Being Challenged in Court
President Trump recently signed a sweeping executive order he claims is about “protecting election integrity,” but critics say it’s an unconstitutional power grab that could block millions of eligible Americans from voting.
The order demands strict proof of citizenship for voter registration something millions of Americans don’t have easy access to and reshapes how mail-in voting and registration would work nationwide. Voting rights groups are already suing, saying Trump is overstepping presidential authority and trying to sidestep Congress.
This isn’t just a one-off move. It’s part of a larger push by Trump and Republican allies to tighten voting rules in ways that tend to hurt marginalized groups the most especially people of color, low-income workers, students, and those without time or resources to jump through new bureaucratic hoops.
One of the biggest overlaps is with the SAVE Act, a Republican-backed bill in Congress that also requires proof of citizenship to vote. If passed, it could prevent over 21 million eligible voters from registering. And if it doesn’t pass? Trump’s executive order looks like a Plan B to push the same agenda without Congress.
Even more alarming, Trump’s order gives federal agencies like DHS and even Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative access to state voter rolls. Some worry this could open the door to voter intimidation, privacy violations, and politically motivated purges. It also threatens states with funding cuts if they don’t comply.
Many states are already fighting back. Lawsuits are piling up fast. Advocacy groups and state officials say the order violates both federal law and the Constitution. If courts agree, it could be blocked before it causes real damage.
Despite all this, Trump’s team seems determined to reshape the electoral system even if it means bypassing legal limits and ignoring past court rulings. But organizers, legal groups, and everyday people are pushing back hard, hoping the courts and public pressure can stop these changes before they take hold.
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