A federal judge has permanently blocked several key provisions of President Donald Trump's 2025 voting executive order, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement and rules on mail-in ballots. The ruling by District Judge Denise Casper in Massachusetts comes after a lawsuit filed by 19 Democratic-led states, which argued that the provisions were unconstitutional and exceeded presidential authority.
Key Takeaways
A federal judge permanently blocked key provisions of President Trump's 2025 voting executive order, including proof-of-citizenship requirements and mail-in ballot rules. The ruling affects November midterms and is expected to be appealed.
- Federal judge blocks major parts of Trump’s election integrity order
- Proof-of-citizenship requirement and mail-in ballot provisions struck down
- Ruling applies ahead of November's midterm elections
- Justice Department plans to appeal the decision
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof-of-citizenship Requirement | 1 Difference | UPI and The Guardian report the requirement as blocked; Fox News supports it for election integrity. | ▼ |
| Mail-in Ballot Provision | Broad Agreement | Mail-in ballot provisions blocked as disproportionately harmful. |
Proof-of-citizenship Requirement
▼UPI and The Guardian report the requirement as blocked; Fox News supports it for election integrity.
Mail-in Ballot Provision
Broad AgreementMail-in ballot provisions blocked as disproportionately harmful.
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According to UPI, the executive order, issued in March 2025, included measures such as requiring states to reject mail-in ballots postmarked on Election Day but received afterward. The judge's ruling makes permanent an injunction she had previously issued last summer, affecting four key provisions of the order.
The Guardian reported that Judge Casper found several of the executive order’s provisions to be unconstitutional and void because they violated the separation of powers. She noted that the Constitution does not grant the President any specific powers over elections, stating that states and local jurisdictions largely set rules for elections.
The Guardian also highlighted that Trump has been pushing for the Save America Act, which includes a similar proof-of-citizenship requirement. The act has not yet received approval in both chambers of Congress, despite the president’s demands. Meanwhile, Fox News reported that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller warned about the judiciary's course following the ruling.
The lawsuit was brought by 19 Democratic-led states, some of whom celebrated the ruling. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar told UPI in an emailed statement: "Today's ruling reinforces a fundamental principle: elections should be run at the local level." New York Attorney General Letitia James also issued a statement saying she was grateful for the court blocking what she called Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to seize control of our elections.
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