Executive OrderEducation

Preserving and Protecting Elections (Voter ID/Proof of Citizenship)

Requires proof of citizenship to vote and prevents states from accepting mail-in ballots after election day. The President lacks constitutional authority over election rules. 146 million Americans lack valid passports. Republicans are less likely to have passports than Democrats. SAVE Act passed the House requiring in-person citizenship proof.

Pending Litigation

Details

Requires proof of citizenship to vote and prevents states from accepting mail-in ballots after election day. The President lacks constitutional authority over election rules. 146 million Americans lack valid passports. Republicans are less likely to have passports than Democrats. SAVE Act passed the House requiring in-person citizenship proof.

Date Issued

2025-03-07

Type

Executive Order

Legal & Institutional Responses (1)

LULAC v. Executive Office — Election EO Permanently Struck Down

Federal judge permanently struck down multiple core provisions of Trump's election executive order, including proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, voting machine mandates, and late ballot prohibitions. The court found the President lacks constitutional authority over election rules, which are reserved to Congress and the states.

Ruling Against
Judicial Ruling
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
2026-01-17

Affected Agencies

  • Election Assistance Commission
  • Department of Justice

Related Risk Areas

Democratic Institutions
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