President Trump signed an executive order addressing election integrity, mandating a citizenship question for Federal Voting forms. The order requires voters to present proof of citizenship before voting, aimed at preventing noncitizen voting. It also outlines consequences for states not complying with these measures, including funding cuts, and instructs the DOJ to investigate election-related crimes. Despite existing laws against noncitizen voting, this move reflects ongoing Republican efforts to increase election security after concerns raised post-2020 election. The order additionally includes directives for cross-referencing voter registrations with immigration databases.
It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in US federal elections, but Republicans have long pushed to have more checkpoints to ensure secure elections.
The House passed a bill in July mandating voters to present proof of citizenship, but the bill stalled in the Senate.
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