President Trump's executive order on election reforms has met with immediate legal challenges from the Democratic National Committee and various nonprofits, asserting its unconstitutionality. The lawsuits contend that Trump's order, particularly provisions for proof-of-citizenship for voter registration, exceeds his authority and jeopardizes established election processes. Legal experts warn that the executive order encroaches on powers reserved for states under the Constitution's Elections Clause. As Congress debates these reforms, the legal battles bring heightened scrutiny to presidential influence over electoral standards.
"The president's executive order is an unlawful action that threatens to uproot our tried-and-tested election systems and silence potentially millions of Americans," said Danielle Lang.
The legal challenges draw attention to the Constitution's 'Elections Clause,' which says states - not the president - get to decide the 'times, places and manner' of elections.
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