politics
April 4, 2026
States Challenge Trump’s Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots
A challenge to President Trump’s Executive Order on mail-in ballots has been launched by more than 20 Democrat-run states
TL;DR
- Over 20 Democrat-run states have sued President Trump over his executive order on mail-in ballots.
- The states argue the order is unconstitutional, as changes to federal election procedures require Congressional approval.
- The executive order mandates the Postal Service to send ballots only to voters on a list from the Department of Homeland Security.
- All approved mail-in ballots must have a unique barcode for tracking.
- States refusing to comply will have federal funding withheld.
- The Attorney General is instructed to investigate and prosecute those sending ballots to ineligible voters.
- Democrat lawmakers, including Chuck Schumer, also filed a lawsuit, calling the order voter suppression.
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