Wed Mar 26 03:31:24 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Sweeping Election Order Faces Legal Challenges

**Washington D.C., March 26, 2025** – President Donald Trump issued a far-reaching executive order on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, aiming to significantly alter US election procedures. The order, which is expected to face immediate legal challenges, seeks to impose stricter voter ID requirements, limit mail-in ballot acceptance, regulate voting equipment, and prohibit non-citizen donations to certain elections.

The order mandates documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, potentially disenfranchising millions lacking readily available documentation. It also directs states to share voter data with federal agencies for review, threatening penalties for non-compliance. While non-citizen voting is already a felony, the order reflects a Republican push to address concerns, largely unfounded, about widespread voter fraud.

Another key provision mandates that all ballots be received by Election Day, disregarding current practices in 18 states and Puerto Rico that accept ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later. This directly targets states like California, known for its lengthy vote-counting processes, which have been criticized by Republicans as undermining voter confidence. California officials have countered that accuracy is paramount.

The order also instructs the Election Assistance Commission to revise voting system guidelines, potentially impacting states using voting machines with QR codes, like Georgia. Furthermore, it aims to crack down on foreign donations to US elections, an issue fueled by concerns over contributions from individuals like Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss.

Legal experts and voting rights groups strongly condemn the order, arguing it constitutes an unconstitutional overreach of presidential authority. They cite the Constitution’s allocation of election regulation to states and the lack of executive branch involvement. Several prominent lawyers have already vowed to sue. The ultimate legality and impact of President Trump’s executive order will be determined by the courts.

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