A federal judge in Boston has issued a preliminary injunction against an executive order from the Trump administration aiming to alter federal election procedures. U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that Trump lacked the authority to demand proof of citizenship for voter registration and to limit mail-in ballot counting. The judge underscored that election powers lie with Congress, not the president. This decision is part of ongoing legal challenges against the executive order, which have raised concerns about potential chaos in elections.
U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper emphasized that the Constitution does not grant the president specific powers over elections, stating, 'the Constitution vests the president with executive power'.
The judge further noted that the states' challenge to Trump's executive order is 'ripe for review,' indicating a high likelihood of their success in this case.
Casper expressed concern that Trump's changes 'could create chaos and confusion' in the electoral process, reinforcing the importance of maintaining existing voting laws.
The ruling underscores that while U.S. citizenship is required to vote, it is Congress, not the president, that has the authority to set election requirements.
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