US Election 2024

Judge blocks Trump’s election integrity order despite Americans’ support for the measure

President Donald Trump’s executive order on election integrity has faced a setback as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., recently blocked a portion of the order that required proof of citizenship to register to vote. The order, which was popular among Americans according to a Gallup poll, was struck down by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

According to a recent Gallup poll, 84% of U.S. adults supported requiring voters to show identification, and 83% supported requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time. The poll also showed that there was bipartisan support for these measures, with a majority of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans in favor of mandating voter ID and proof of citizenship.

Judge Kollar-Kotelly ruled that President Trump did not have the authority to issue such an order, as the Constitution delegates control of election regulations to Congress and states. She stated that Congress is currently debating legislation that would address many of the changes proposed in the executive order, emphasizing that no statutory delegation of authority permits the President to circumvent Congress’s deliberative process.

The House recently passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship for those registering to vote in federal elections and mandate the removal of non-citizens from voter rolls. However, the Senate still needs to pass the measure before it can reach President Trump’s desk.

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who sponsored the bill in the House, emphasized the importance of upholding election integrity, stating that passing the SAVE Act is a critical first step in ensuring that the country maintains election integrity. In 2025, several states have already enacted voter ID requirements, with one state mandating proof of citizenship for registration. Additionally, many states are considering similar legislation to mandate proof of citizenship and voter ID.

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Overall, the debate over election integrity continues to be a hot topic, with legal challenges and legislative efforts shaping the future of voting regulations in the United States. As the country navigates through these issues, it is essential to uphold the integrity of the electoral process to ensure fair and transparent elections.

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