"Richard L. Hasen, a top elections-law expert, noted that Trump's latest executive order is relatively mild compared to earlier drafts that proposed declaring a national emergency and taking over elections entirely."
"The order requires the Department of Homeland Security to collaborate with the Social Security Administration to create a nationwide database of voting-age citizens, which raises significant constitutional questions."
"Despite the concerns surrounding the midterm elections, the recent defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary demonstrates that competitive-authoritarian tactics can be effectively resisted."
Anxiety among election officials has increased due to Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at election integrity. While the order is seen as less severe than previous proposals, it still raises concerns about its constitutionality. The order mandates the creation of a nationwide database of voting-age citizens, which states must use to submit lists of voters for mail-in ballots. Despite fears, recent political events indicate that authoritarian strategies can be challenged and overcome.
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