President Trump's recent executive order introduces significant voting requirements, mandating proof of citizenship to register to vote. This move has sparked apprehension among voting rights advocates, who argue it could disenfranchise millions and question Trump's legal basis for imposing such restrictions. The order also demands states remove noncitizens from voter rolls and bolsters data sharing between federal and state agencies to verify voter eligibility. Critics fear that reliance on outdated data may lead to wrongful disenfranchisement of eligible citizens, particularly among naturalized voters.
The order claims the United States "fails to enforce basic and necessary election protections," and requires proof of citizenship for prospective voters.
Voting rights advocates worry that the new provisions could block millions of Americans from voting if enacted, arguing that Trump lacks the legal authority for such changes.
This executive order calls for states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls and mandates data sharing to ensure consistency with federal requirements.
Critics warn outdated databases can mistakenly label naturalized citizens as noncitizens, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters.
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