President Trump signed an executive order aimed at imposing new voting regulations, including proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. Critics argue that these measures are unconstitutional, as they infringe upon states' rights to regulate elections. The 'Restoring Trust in American Elections' order seeks to alter the voting process significantly, potentially leading to reduced voter participation. Experts, like voting rights correspondent Ari Berman, assert that Trump's actions represent an overreach of executive power and may result in numerous legal challenges as it conflicts with established constitutional guidelines on election management.
The Constitution's elections clause explicitly says that states are in charge of regulating their own elections, yet the president signed the 'Restoring Trust in American Elections' executive order.
The executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration is seen as an overreach of authority and unconstitutional, infringing on states' rights.
Ari Berman emphasized that the executive order is fundamentally unconstitutional, highlighting that the president has very little power to set election rules.
The order directs an independent group to add proof of U.S. citizenship to registration forms, making the process burdensome for eligible voters.
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