Trump signs executive order for national voter list and limits on mail-in voting.
Central Oregon Daily News.
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at creating a nationwide list of verified eligible voters while imposing restrictions on mail-in voting. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of eligible voters for each state. Additionally, it mandates that the U.S. Postal Service only send absentee ballots to individuals on state-approved lists.
The order has drawn criticism from Arizona officials, including Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who have labeled it as unconstitutional and an overreach of federal power. They assert that Arizona's voting system is already secure and effective. The executive order has sparked immediate legal threats from state officials in Arizona and Oregon, who argue that it infringes on states' rights to manage their own elections.
Critics, including legal experts, contend that the executive order is likely to face significant legal challenges. They point to the lack of presidential authority over election administration as outlined in the Constitution, suggesting that the order may not withstand judicial scrutiny.
**Sources:** Arizona's Family, Central Oregon Daily News, Detroit Free Press, East Idaho News, Edhat, Fox 10 Phoenix, Los Angeles Times, Oregon Public Broadcasting.