19 States Sue Trump Over Election Order

Democratic officials from 19 states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's recent executive order on elections, claiming it violates states' constitutional rights to manage their own electoral processes. The executive order mandates documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires all mail ballots to be received by Election Day, threatening to withhold federal funding for noncompliance. Critics argue that the order is unconstitutional and undermines the authority of states, with no evidence of widespread voter fraud to justify such measures. The order has been praised by some Republican election officials who believe it will help prevent voter fraud. However, the lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, is the fourth against this executive order, and it challenges the order's legality and the federal overreach it represents. Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes emphasized the intrusion on states' rights and Congress' power by the executive branch.