Federal Judge Halts Trump's Election Overhaul Plans: What This Means for Voters

A federal judge has ruled against President Donald Trump's attempts to modify election procedures in the United States, siding with Democratic state attorneys general who deemed the changes unconstitutional. Trump's executive order aimed to enforce stricter voter registration requirements and ballot submission deadlines. This ruling has significant implications for the electoral process and voter rights in the country. Read on to learn more about the details of the case and its potential impact on future elections.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2025, 19:01 IST

Judge's Ruling Against Trump's Election Changes

Atlanta: On Friday, a federal judge intervened to block President Donald Trump's initiative aimed at changing the electoral process in the United States. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general, who argued that Trump's actions were unconstitutional.

The executive order issued by Trump on March 25 aimed to mandate that officials obtain documentary proof of citizenship from all individuals registering to vote in federal elections. Additionally, it sought to enforce a policy of only accepting mail-in ballots that were received by Election Day and to tie federal election grant funding to states' compliance with these new deadlines.