A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled against President Trump's executive order aimed at overhauling U.S. election procedures. The court sided with a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general, led by New York AG Letitia James, arguing that the directive was unconstitutional, usurping powers reserved for states and Congress regarding election regulations. Trump's March 25 order sought to mandate proof of citizenship for voters and restrict mail-in ballots, but Judge Denise J. Casper concluded that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in court, emphasizing that the Constitution does not give the president authority over elections.
The states had a likelihood of success in their legal challenges. The Constitution does not grant the President any specific powers over elections.
The coalition of state attorneys general highlighted that Trump's order would usurp states' rights and Congress's authority to regulate elections.
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