In a decisive ruling, a federal judge has permanently blocked major elements of former President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order on elections, calling it not only unlawful but a direct threat to democratic principles.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly did not hold back. She made it clear that the President has no authority over election rules a power intentionally reserved for Congress and the states. “The Framers of our Constitution recognized that power over election rules could be abused,” the judge wrote, warning that such authority in the wrong hands could disempower voters.
Trump’s executive order had aimed to make it more difficult for certain groups students, seniors, low-income citizens, and communities of color to register to vote or remain on the voter rolls. Among the provisions the court struck down were:
Forcing federal agencies to verify citizenship before providing voter registration forms.
Requiring documentary proof of citizenship for military and overseas voters.
The court found both measures unconstitutional, emphasizing: “Our Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures.”
This permanent block follows a series of temporary injunctions against parts of the order, covered extensively in recent news reports, including Trump’s ongoing health concerns, media coverage of executive actions, and broader political reactions.
The lawsuits, filed by the Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters, and the League of United Latin American Citizens, underscore the ongoing defense of voting rights against executive overreach. Observers note that Trump’s stated goal of “election integrity” was overshadowed by attempts to control access to the ballot, including conditional election funding, restricting mail-in ballots, and leveraging bureaucratic processes to reduce voter participation.
For more context on Trump’s recent political maneuvers, see his tariff threats, international warnings, and controversial statements in the media.
Once again, the courts have reaffirmed that in the U.S., the presidency does not override the Constitution, and that democracy cannot be reshaped through executive action alone. Voters retain their rights, and the rule of law stands.
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