President Trump's recent executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voting and prohibits counting ballots after Election Day, which could significantly alter election procedures in California and beyond. The order expresses that federal election requirements have not been adequately enforced and mandates states to share voter databases while prosecuting voter fraud. Legal challenges from voting rights groups are anticipated as California primarily uses mail-in ballots, which currently can be counted after Election Day if they are postmarked on time. Trump's claims of widespread illegal voting have been discredited, prompting concern regarding the implications for election integrity.
"This is setting the stage for him to continue pushing conspiracy theories around elections," said Paul Mitchell, vice president of Political Data Inc. which publishes...
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