(ProsperNews.net) – President Donald Trump has issued a bold new executive order demanding proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections, setting the stage for significant changes in the U.S. electoral process.
At a Glance
- Executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections.
- States required to comply or risk losing federal election funds.
- Voting rights groups plan to challenge the order’s legality.
- Order conflicts with existing state practices and expected legislative efforts.
Executive Order Details
President Trump signed the executive order intending to bolster election integrity by requiring citizens to provide verifiable documentation of their citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This order, noted to bypass the expected Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), directs all states to revamp voter registration forms to require U.S. passports or specific government-issued IDs.
The order also mandates that all ballots be received by Election Day, which clashes with current practices prevalent in 18 states and Puerto Rico. Moreover, while previous administrations have been criticized for preventing the purging of illegal immigrant names from voter lists, this order tasks the Attorney General and state election officials with identifying and preventing election fraud.
🇺🇸President Trump's new executive order on election integrity introduces several key measures:
– Proof of U.S. citizenship is now a must for voter registration.
– Federal funds are tied to states following election integrity measures.
– Expect voter-verifiable paper ballots—no… pic.twitter.com/zn17E2ME52— Cause of America (@CauseAmerica) March 25, 2025
Opposition and Legal Challenges
Legal and voter rights organizations have voiced concerns about the executive order. They argue that it might lead to the disenfranchisement of voters who may lack the required identification, such as those without passports or whose birth certificates might not match their current legal names. The directive to prohibit election equipment using QR codes further intensifies the requirement for costly state-level compliance.
“this will end it, hopefully.” – Donald Trump.
Legal experts question the executive authority behind these stipulations since the Constitution grants primary authority over election processes to states. Some officials, like Colorado’s Secretary of State, have denounced the order as an unlawful federal overreach.
🇺🇸 President Trump issues an executive order enhancing election integrity with these key measures:
▪️Mandating proof of U.S. citizenship via government-issued ID for voter registration.
▪️Tying federal election funding to states following federal integrity rules.… pic.twitter.com/7HkNNYDCdS
— The Global Beacon (@globalbeaconn) March 25, 2025
Support and Future Implications
Despite the controversy, some public officials have praised the order. Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, expressed appreciation, citing it as a significant step towards ensuring election integrity nationwide. Meanwhile, President Trump reassured that additional election-related actions are anticipated in upcoming weeks to supplement the changes initiated by this order.
“Thank you, President Trump, for this executive order ensuring that only American citizens decide American elections. This is a great first step for election integrity reform nationwide.” – Brad Raffensperger.
As the conversation continues, the interplay between federal directives and state election procedures will undoubtedly be scrutinized both legally and politically. Whether this order marks a substantial advance towards secure elections or crosses into contentious legal territory is yet to unfold.
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