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Controversial Order
Trump signed an executive order directing DHS to compile a nationwide list of verified eligible voters.
“Trump firma una orden ejecutiva que restringe el uso del voto por correo”
The order instructs the USPS to send ballots only to those on the approved list with secure envelopes and barcodes for tracking.
The order threatens to withhold federal funding from states that do not comply.
The measure comes less than three months before the midterm elections.
Legal Challenges
The order sparked immediate legal pushback from states and voting rights groups.
North Carolina joined more than 20 other states in filing a federal lawsuit.
Republican election officials said they expect litigation will prevail.
Experts described the order as a logistical nightmare that would take years to implement.
Impact and Criticism
The order was widely criticized as an attempt to suppress voting.
“Voting law experts say the order violates the Constitution”
The Chicago Tribune noted Trump has repeatedly lied about the 2020 outcome.
Reconciling federal control with state-run election systems presents major challenges.
The move represents a fundamental shift toward federalizing American elections.