Trump Signs Executive Order to Centralize Voter Lists, Restrict Mail-In Ballots
Key Takeaways
- Trump signs executive order to create nationwide list of eligible voters, coordinating DHS and SSA.
- Directs USPS to transmit ballots only to listed eligible voters, restricting mail-in voting nationwide.
- Widespread legal challenges anticipated; Oregon and Arizona pledge lawsuits.
Trump Centralizes Voter Lists
Trump signed an executive order directing DHS and SSA to create state-specific lists of verified eligible voters.
The order requires USPS to send ballots only to individuals on these lists and mandates secure ballot envelopes with unique barcodes.
Voting rights advocates and Democratic officials pledged to sue, calling the order unconstitutional.
The order threatens to withhold federal funds from noncompliant states.
Widespread Legal Challenges Loom
States that widely use mail-in voting reacted swiftly, with Arizona, California, and Michigan vowing to sue.
More than two dozen states have been sued by the Justice Department over access to voter data.
The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
Trump Pushes SAVE America Act
The executive order aligns with the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID.
Trump acknowledged the order might face legal challenges but said hopefully we'll win on appeal.
The order directs the attorney general to prioritize investigation and prosecution of election officials who issue ballots to non-citizens.
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