Voting rights groups
Coverage of Voting rights groups in the Nexus archive.
- Local election officials reel over ‘logistical nightmare’ of Trump’s vote-by-mail order
President Donald Trump's executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail ballot delivery has created logistical challenges for election officials, who face uncertainty in complying with new requirements. The order, which mandates states provide voter lists and meet design standards for mail ballots, has sparked legal battles and concerns over election administration.
- Local election officials reel over ‘logistical nightmare’ of Trump’s vote-by-mail order
President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting requires states to provide voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, creating logistical challenges for election officials. The order faces legal challenges and criticism from Democratic states and voting rights groups, who argue it oversteps federal authority.
- Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has retreated from a plan to collect data on mail-in voters under President Donald Trump’s executive order, with the Justice Department now stating the initiative is in preliminary stages and contingent on a new U.S. Postal Service rule. The order, which requires states to submit lists of potential mail voters to USPS and faces multiple lawsuits, is criticized by Democrats and voting rights groups as an unconstitutional attempt to influence elections.
- Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order
A federal judge heard arguments from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order that establishes a federal voter list and restricts mail voting. The plaintiffs are challenging the order through two lawsuits.
- Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump’s mail-in executive order
A federal judge heard arguments from voting rights groups and a coalition of 24 states seeking to block President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a federal voter list and restricting mail voting. Plaintiffs argued the order is unconstitutional, asserting that election rules should be determined by states and Congress, not the president.
- USPS moving forward with mail-in ballot changes as courts weigh Trump’s election order
The U.S. Postal Service is implementing new mail-in ballot tracking measures, including unique barcodes and federal oversight, following a court's rejection of a request to block President Donald Trump's executive order. The proposed regulation aims to standardize ballot mail procedures, allowing the federal government to track ballots individually, which critics argue could lead to interference. Courts are currently reviewing the executive order, which requires states to submit voter lists for cross-checking with federal data.
- Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
A federal judge refused to block President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and limit mail voting, citing premature implementation. The decision allows the order to proceed ahead of the midterm elections, while legal challenges continue in another federal court.
- Trump won’t give up on stalled SAVE America bill, as Dems prep election protections
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass the stalled SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting, as Democrats and voting rights groups oppose it, warning it could disenfranchise voters. The Senate may vote again to attach the bill to unrelated legislation, but it lacks enough support to overcome a filibuster.
- Trump won’t give up on stalled SAVE America bill, as Dems prep election protections
President Donald Trump insists on passing the stalled SAVE America Act by attaching it to other legislation, despite opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups who argue it would disenfranchise voters. The Senate may vote again soon, but the bill lacks enough support to overcome a filibuster.
- Trump won’t give up on stalled SAVE America bill, as Dems prep election protections
President Donald Trump insists on passing the stalled SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship, despite Senate opposition. Democrats and voting rights groups argue the bill would disenfranchise voters and face it as election interference. The Senate may vote soon on attaching the bill to a budget reconciliation measure, but it lacks enough support to overcome a filibuster.
- Trump won’t give up on stalled SAVE America bill, as Dems prep election protections
President Donald Trump insists on passing the SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship, despite Senate opposition. Democrats and voting rights groups argue the bill would disenfranchise voters and face legislative hurdles.