Federal Judge Blocks Trump Citizenship Proof Requirement on Voter Registration

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration is unconstitutional, as election regulation authority lies with states and Congress, not the president. The ruling permanently blocks the U.S. Election Assistance Commission from enforcing the citizenship proof mandate, a move celebrated by civil rights groups as a victory for democracy and criticized by the White House. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, a judge has paused an order that would have required elections officials to verify the citizenship of all registered voters before upcoming statewide elections, acknowledging procedural complexities and ongoing legal disputes. This Wisconsin case intersects with efforts by Trump's Department of Justice to investigate voter records and alleged noncitizen voting, claims which have been widely disputed. Separately, President Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, demanding swift government response and cessation of U.S. aid if conditions do not improve. These developments highlight ongoing tensions around election laws domestically and assertive foreign policy stances by the Trump administration.