New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 18 Democratic-led states, filed a motion to block President Trump's executive order on election integrity. They argue the order unlawfully claims federal control over state elections and imposes unnecessary hurdles, potentially leading to chaos. Key provisions include requiring physical proof of citizenship for voter registration and limiting mail-in ballot counting. James asserts that election laws are the purview of states and Congress, warning the executive order could disenfranchise voters and erode trust in democratic institutions, while also violating federal law and constitutional norms.
Our Constitution is clear: it is up to the states and Congress, not the president, to set the rules governing our elections, said Attorney General James.
This Executive Order would throw our elections into chaos, disenfranchise voters, and undermine the public's faith in our most sacred democratic institutions.
The attorneys general argue that these measures conflict with the National Voter Registration Act and the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause, and would create significant burdens for state agencies and voters.
The motion for a preliminary injunction comes weeks after the coalition sued Trump over the executive order, which they argue is a sweeping and unconstitutional overreach.
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