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Democratic States Sue Trump Over Mail-In Voting Restrictions

4/6/2026

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Democratic States Sue

A coalition of 23 Democratic states filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing it violates states' constitutional authority.
The order requires creation of State Citizenship Lists for eligible voters and limits mail ballots to those on the lists.
Critics say it could undermine federalism and disenfranchise voters.
Legal experts doubt the president's authority to enforce such changes, noting the midterm elections approach and ongoing challenges to election orders.

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The injunction halts the demand for detailed admissions data from public colleges in 17 Democratic-led states.
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Democratic States Sue

A coalition of 23 Democratic states filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing it violates states' constitutional authority.
The order requires creation of State Citizenship Lists for eligible voters and limits mail ballots to those on the lists.
Critics say it could undermine federalism and disenfranchise voters.
Legal experts doubt the president's authority to enforce such changes, noting the midterm elections approach and ongoing challenges to election orders.

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