24 Democrat-Led States Sue Trump Over Mail-In Ballot Limits
Two dozen states led by Democrats are suing the Trump administration over a new executive order that limits mail-in voting. Arizona, California, Oregon and other states immediately pledged to fight the order in court.
Two dozen states led by Democrats filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over a new executive order that restricts mail-in voting access. The order targets states that widely offer mail-in voting options to their residents.
Arizona, California and Oregon immediately announced plans to sue after Trump signed the order. Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Utah, Vermont, Washington state, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin also joined the legal challenge.
"We will not let this order stand without a fight and will meet the federal government in court," said an Arizona official. Legal experts say Trump may lack the authority to impose these voting restrictions on states.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has also sued more than two dozen states over access to sensitive voter data. Rights groups worry these changes to election administration could impact voting before the midterm elections.
The executive order comes as states prepare for upcoming elections, creating uncertainty about voting procedures that millions of Americans rely on.
This could change how you vote in future elections. If the order stands, it might be harder to vote by mail in states that currently allow it. The lawsuits could determine voting rules before the midterm elections.
Courts will decide whether Trump's executive order can stand. Watch for more states to join the lawsuits and legal rulings before midterm elections.
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