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Republican AGs Defend Trump's Mail Ballot Order Amid Democratic Backlash

4/23/2026

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Republican attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, defend U.S. President Donald Trump's mail ballots order against Democratic challenges.
They say the order offers states optional resources to secure elections without infringing voting rights.
The order directs the Postal Service to block ballots from unapproved voters, drawing Democratic criticism.
More than 100 House Democrats call measure unconstitutional, while U.S. Department of Justice seeks state voter-list access despite rulings.

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Republican attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, defend U.S. President Donald Trump's mail ballots order against Democratic challenges.
They say the order offers states optional resources to secure elections without infringing voting rights.
The order directs the Postal Service to block ballots from unapproved voters, drawing Democratic criticism.
More than 100 House Democrats call measure unconstitutional, while U.S. Department of Justice seeks state voter-list access despite rulings.