The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Saturday upheld a lower court’s injunction that prevents implementation of President Trump’s executive order regarding voter eligibility and mail ballot delivery in nearly half of U.S. states.
The order, issued by Trump in March, directed the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the commissioner of the Social Security Administration to compile a “state citizenship list” of eligible voters. It further instructed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots exclusively to individuals appearing on that list. Trump characterized the measures as protective mechanisms designed to prevent non-U.S. citizens from casting ballots.
Democratic officials in 23 states and the District of Columbia initiated legal action in U.S. District Court in Boston, contending that the executive order violated constitutional principles. The plaintiffs argued that states and Congress, rather than the president, possess the authority to establish election regulations. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, nominated by former President Barack Obama, agreed with this argument and issued an injunction blocking implementation of the order for the November midterm elections in the jurisdictions that brought suit.
The Justice Department responded in a statement indicating it is “reviewing all options” regarding potential legal strategies moving forward. Officials said they remain confident the executive order will ultimately receive judicial approval upon further review.
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