Trump signs order to make voters show proof of citizenship in elections, with swift pushback expected from states that set their own voting rules

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The order’s documentary proof of citizenship requirement signals that the president is not waiting for congressional Republicans to pass their long-anticipated Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

Former President Biden issued an executive order in 2021 directing federal agencies to take steps to boost voter registration, which drew complaints from Republicans who called it federal overreach.

Trump's order is likely to face legal challenges, given that the Constitution gives authority over elections to the states.

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Author / Journalist: Ali Swenson, Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press

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Published On: 2025-03-26 @ 10:55:10 (3 days ago)

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