Democratic attorneys general join legal fight over Trump’s election order 
Share and Follow


Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued Thursday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to strengthen proof of citizenship requirements in voting and prevent states from tabulating mail-in ballots received after Election Day. 

The new lawsuit adds to three existing cases filed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and separate coalitions of private groups, who accuse Trump of going beyond his authority and violating the separation of powers.

“It bears emphasizing: the President has no power to do any of this,” the states’ complaint reads. “Neither the Constitution nor Congress has authorized the President to impose documentary proof of citizenship requirements or to modify State mail-ballot procedures.”

Trump’s order, signed March 25, directs the attorney general to target states that count absentee or mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day, a practice that conservatives have increasingly targeted in recent years. Court battles over whether it is legal commenced long before Trump’s inauguration. 

The president also directed that the federal mail voter registration form and the postcard application used by voters overseas require citizenship proof of citizenship. 

“If instead Plaintiff States choose not to comply with the President’s blatantly unconstitutional attempt to legislate-by-fiat, they will suffer severe cuts in federal funding that will throw the national electoral system into disarray. The Framers carefully crafted a federal compact that protects the States from this Hobson’s choice,” the lawsuit states. 

The White House has previously pushed back on the legal challenges, saying Trump’s order is “an effort to protect the integrity of American elections” and that “Democrats continue to show their disdain for the Constitution.” 

Led by California and Nevada, the states suing are Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. 

The new case adds to three separate challenges filed earlier this week that include plaintiffs like the DNC, the NAACP and the League of United Latin American Citizens. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Netanyahu and Trump discuss new ceasefire proposal for Gaza

Netanyahu and Trump talk about a new plan to stop fighting in Gaza

Negotiations have repeatedly stalled over how the war should end and when…
Woman bursts into tears over neighbor's letter

Woman breaks down crying after receiving a letter from neighbor

A Michigan couple who transformed their home into a vibrant purple cottage were…
Top Iranian cleric calls for Trump's execution

Top Iranian cleric calls for Trump’s execution

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Iranian cleric…
Federal agents conduct immigration raid in Los Angeles despite fierce opposition from Democrat mayor

Federal agents conduct immigration raid in Los Angeles despite fierce opposition from Democrat mayor

Tom Homan condemns attacks on ICE: ‘The rhetoric has to stop’ Fox…
New Jersey Coast Guard swimmer rescues nearly 200 people in deadly Texas flash floods that killed 68

New Jersey Coast Guard swimmer rescues nearly 200 people in deadly Texas flash floods that killed 68

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A United States Coast…
City is grinding to a halt as ICE send migrant workers into hiding

ICE causing migrant workers to hide, resulting in city slowdown

ICE raids across Los Angeles have driven the migrant workforce into hiding, sparking…
Jill Zarin returns with her 12th annual Hamptons Luxury Luncheon cancer benefit

Jill Zarin hosts her 12th annual fancy luncheon in the Hamptons to raise funds for cancer research.

She’s back! Jill Zarin’s annual luxury luncheon in the Hamptons will be…
Kylie Jenner reunites with Timothee Chalamet in France

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet reunite in France

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet proved their romance is going strong as…