Trump Orders Federal Voter List, USPS Mail Ballot Controls

Trump signed an order directing DHS and SSA to compile federal voter lists of verified eligible voters.

“WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, a move that is sure to draw legal challenges as the president continues to demand further restrictions on voting ahead of this year's midterm elections”

ABC7 Los Angeles

The order instructs USPS to send ballots only to those on approved state lists, with secure envelopes and barcodes.

ABC7 Los Angeles

Colorado leaders called it undemocratic and unconstitutional.

Experts and officials predicted immediate legal challenges.

The order directs USPS to create unique ballot envelope identifiers.

This represents a sharp departure from USPS's traditional role.

Alpha News MN

Votebeat highlighted voters would still register according to state law.

The order claims the attorney general can withhold funds from non-compliant states.

This escalates a five-year effort to impose federal control over elections.

Over two dozen states have resisted federal voter data demands.

Western outlets framed the order as sure to draw legal challenges.

The Guardian emphasized the unprecedented and probably unconstitutional nature.

CBS News

The difference in framing illustrates divergent coverage.