Mississippi Joins Lawsuit Against Biden Voter Registration Order

A coalition of Republican state attorneys general, including officials from Mississippi, has filed a lawsuit against President Biden's Executive Order 14019, which aims to expand voter registration through federal agencies. The lawsuit claims that the order exceeds presidential authority and infringes upon states' rights to regulate voter registration, alleging it was motivated by partisan interests. Mississippi's Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Secretary of State Michael Watson argue that the order lacks transparency and undermines state sovereignty. They assert that the Biden administration's directive effectively converts federal agencies into voter registration organizations, which they believe poses a threat to electoral integrity. The lawsuit has garnered support from eight other states, emphasizing a broader Republican strategy to counter perceived voter registration overreach ahead of the November elections. Biden's administration has yet to respond to the legal challenges but maintains that the order is intended to improve access to voting and registration for all eligible citizens.