Oregon, Washington Sue Trump Over Elections Executive Order

Washington and Oregon have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's recent executive order that seeks to overhaul U.S. elections and impose stricter mail-in voting requirements. The states argue that the order infringes on their constitutional rights to manage their own voting processes, particularly highlighting how it could disenfranchise voters by requiring documentary proof of citizenship and mandating that mail ballots be received by Election Day. Attorney General Dan Rayfield of Oregon described the order as a direct assault on democracy, claiming it aims to suppress votes and erode public confidence in elections. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown emphasized that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their election rules, not the federal government. This legal challenge is part of a broader effort, as 19 other states have also filed similar lawsuits against the executive order. The outcome of these cases could significantly impact voting procedures across the United States, particularly in states that rely heavily on mail-in ballots.