A federal judge has ruled against key provisions of President Trump's executive order aimed at tightening voting eligibility by requiring proof of citizenship. The ruling, made by Judge Denise J Casper in Massachusetts, follows a similar decision in Washington and is part of a broader legal battle spearheaded by Democratic attorneys general concerned about the overreach of the executive order. The order has been scrutinized for potentially disenfranchising millions of voters, particularly affecting women who may have changed their names due to marriage and highlights ongoing misinformation regarding voter fraud by non-citizens.
A federal judge has blocked parts of Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, citing concerns over presidential authority beyond what statutes allow.
Judge Casper emphasized that while citizenship is necessary for voting, the president overstepped his bounds by imposing additional documentary requirements not supported by existing laws.
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