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Trump Orders DHS to Compile State Voter Lists, Sparking Criticism

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to compile a voter list for each state and send it 60 days before federal elections.
Critics say the move undermines states' long-standing responsibility for maintaining voter rolls.
The initiative involves the Department of Homeland Security and raises alarms given its history.
Lawsuits have previously limited Trump's voting orders, and a Massachusetts suit seeks to challenge this directive.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to compile a voter list for each state and send it 60 days before federal elections.
Critics say the move undermines states' long-standing responsibility for maintaining voter rolls.
The initiative involves the Department of Homeland Security and raises alarms given its history.
Lawsuits have previously limited Trump's voting orders, and a Massachusetts suit seeks to challenge this directive.