Democratic Attorneys General Challenge Trump's Voting Order

A coalition of 19 Democratic state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's recent executive order aimed at imposing new voting restrictions, including requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and prohibiting the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The attorneys general argue that the order is unconstitutional and an overreach of presidential power, asserting that election procedures are constitutionally reserved for states. California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the order as an attempt to disenfranchise voters and described it as an illegal power grab. Other state officials, like Oregon's Secretary of State, echoed concerns over the legality of the executive order, emphasizing that elections should remain a state responsibility. Additionally, Vermont's Attorney General highlighted how the order could disproportionately affect certain groups, such as married women and active duty service members, by complicating voter registration processes. Legislation is being proposed in Congress to repeal the executive order and protect voter rights.