Over 20 Democrat-Led States Sue to Block Trump's Mail Voting Order

More than 20 Democrat-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

“About two dozen Democrat-led states have filed a lawsuit against the administration of United States President Donald Trump to block an executive order setting new limits on mail-in ballots”

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The suit argues the Constitution gives states the primary authority to administer elections.

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The executive order directs USPS to send ballots only to eligible voters on a DHS-SSA list.

Washington state AG said this is patently unconstitutional.

California has filed its 66th lawsuit against Trump.

The order directs DHS to compile a state citizenship list with SSA assistance.

USPS must transmit ballots only to individuals on that list.

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Voting rights experts said the order relies on an incomplete federal list.

Oregon AG said this is contrary to everything we know about how the Constitution works.

The order creates a tracking system and directs investigations into ballot distribution.

At least five separate lawsuits have been filed against the order.

“Bloomberg — El presidente Donald Trump firmó el martes una orden ejecutiva destinada a dificultar que los votantes emitan sus votos por correo, intensificando así su larga campaña contra una práctica utilizada por millones de estadounidenses”

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The same judge who blocked Trump's similar order last year is expected to hear the case.

Trump acknowledged litigation was likely but said hopefully we’ll win on appeal.

Election experts called the order legally questionable.

Critics argued the order was designed to suppress Democratic turnout.

Democratic leaders framed the order as a naked attempt at voter suppression.

Voting rights groups argued the order would exclude millions of eligible voters.

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Trump had just voted by mail days before signing the order.

The legal battles are likely to continue for months.