Federal Judge Hands Trump Administration Another Blow in Election Dispute
A US federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Trump administration's election agenda, ruling that key provisions of President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at revising election rules nationwide are unconstitutional. The ruling, which was issued by US District Judge John Chun, blocks several provisions of the executive order that sought to require proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form, restrict the use of machine-readable codes when tallying ballots, and prohibit the counting of ballots postmarked Election Day but received afterwards.
The decision is the latest in a series of court rulings that have struck down various provisions of the executive order. In two related cases last year, federal judges had already ruled against similar provisions, citing concerns that the president was overstepping his constitutional authority.
The Trump administration has signaled its intention to appeal the decision, which would take the matter to the US Supreme Court. However, election law experts have suggested that the president faces long odds in his bid to change election laws at the federal level.
In a statement issued after the ruling, Judge Chun noted that he was "restoring the proper balance of power among the Executive Branch, the states, and Congress envisioned by the Framers." The judge's decision effectively prevents several key provisions of the executive order from taking effect nationwide.
Despite this setback, the Trump administration is expected to continue pushing for changes to election laws. The president has announced plans to issue a second executive order on elections, although details of what will be included in the new order are currently unclear.
Election law experts have warned that while the executive order may not achieve its intended goals through federal legislation or executive action, it has already had an impact within the federal government. For example, the Justice Department has used the order as a pretext to prioritize election law enforcement and file lawsuits against states that refuse to provide unredacted voter data.
In essence, the Trump administration's approach to elections boils down to "projecting power" without having the constitutional authority to do so, according to one expert. The strategy is seen as lacking a clear plan or middle ground, likened to a failed scheme from the TV show South Park in which gnomes steal underpants without a coherent explanation for their actions.
As for the public's response, experts are skeptical that the Trump administration's efforts will be successful. With no concrete policy proposals on the table and a lack of clear direction, it remains to be seen whether the president's election agenda will gain traction in the face of mounting court challenges and opposition from state lawmakers.
A US federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Trump administration's election agenda, ruling that key provisions of President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at revising election rules nationwide are unconstitutional. The ruling, which was issued by US District Judge John Chun, blocks several provisions of the executive order that sought to require proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form, restrict the use of machine-readable codes when tallying ballots, and prohibit the counting of ballots postmarked Election Day but received afterwards.
The decision is the latest in a series of court rulings that have struck down various provisions of the executive order. In two related cases last year, federal judges had already ruled against similar provisions, citing concerns that the president was overstepping his constitutional authority.
The Trump administration has signaled its intention to appeal the decision, which would take the matter to the US Supreme Court. However, election law experts have suggested that the president faces long odds in his bid to change election laws at the federal level.
In a statement issued after the ruling, Judge Chun noted that he was "restoring the proper balance of power among the Executive Branch, the states, and Congress envisioned by the Framers." The judge's decision effectively prevents several key provisions of the executive order from taking effect nationwide.
Despite this setback, the Trump administration is expected to continue pushing for changes to election laws. The president has announced plans to issue a second executive order on elections, although details of what will be included in the new order are currently unclear.
Election law experts have warned that while the executive order may not achieve its intended goals through federal legislation or executive action, it has already had an impact within the federal government. For example, the Justice Department has used the order as a pretext to prioritize election law enforcement and file lawsuits against states that refuse to provide unredacted voter data.
In essence, the Trump administration's approach to elections boils down to "projecting power" without having the constitutional authority to do so, according to one expert. The strategy is seen as lacking a clear plan or middle ground, likened to a failed scheme from the TV show South Park in which gnomes steal underpants without a coherent explanation for their actions.
As for the public's response, experts are skeptical that the Trump administration's efforts will be successful. With no concrete policy proposals on the table and a lack of clear direction, it remains to be seen whether the president's election agenda will gain traction in the face of mounting court challenges and opposition from state lawmakers.
so this ruling is like a big middle finger to trump's election plans 
its crazy how he thought he could just push his own version of voter reg through with an executive order, but courts are like "nah mate, you gotta follow the constitution" 
if trump's gonna keep pushing stuff through without actually getting any real bills passed, its just gonna lead to more court battles and gridlock 
no coherent plan, just a bunch of random moves that dont make sense 
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. If we're not careful, we end up with a game of cat and mouse where everyone's just trying to outmaneuver each other without actually getting anything done 
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. It seems like the Trump administration is so focused on winning this battle that they're forgetting about working together with others to make progress. And that's where I think the real power lies - in finding ways to bring people together and get things done 
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So, we'll just have to wait and see what he comes up with next.
. They were trying to make some big changes, but the courts are all "nope, not gonna happen". It's wild because the president is already planning his next move... like, isn't he supposed to be out of office by now? 
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So the judge ruled that Trump's executive order was unconstitutional... yeah, that shouldn't come as a surprise 
. I mean, come on, proof of citizenship is already required for voter registration, it's not like we're talking about changing the fundamental nature of our democracy here. The fact that judges are having to step in and block these provisions just highlights how out of touch Trump seems to be with the actual laws and the Constitution. 
. But let's be real, they're basically playing a losing game here 
. They don't have any credible argument to make against the Constitution, and they know it 
. Maybe it's time for him to focus on something else... like his hair 
. The decision highlights the importance of checks and balances in our system of government, ensuring that no one branch oversteeps its authority 
. By blocking several provisions of the executive order, Judge Chun has effectively restored the balance between the Executive Branch, states, and Congress envisioned by the Framers 
. While it's likely the administration will appeal the decision, the odds of success are indeed long 
proof of citizenship is staying put 
so trump is gonna appeal 
but experts think he's gotta make it thru the supreme court 
meanwhile, justice dept. is using this as an excuse to crack down on states that don't give voters data 
. It's crazy that they thought they could just override Congress and change the rules like that 
. but honestly, i think the problem goes deeper than just one executive order or judge's ruling... we need systemic changes to our voting system and election laws, not just some last-minute tweaks by the administration 
like, what if we had automatic voter registration, and made sure everyone can get an ID without having to jump through hoops? 
! The Trump admin's efforts to restrict voting rights are just another attempt to undermine the system that's supposed to serve the people, not themselves 
. I mean, what's next? Trying to limit access to healthcare or education? No way, we need to protect our right to vote and ensure every citizen has a say in our democracy 
. I mean, who does that? Judge John Chun's ruling makes sense to me - it's about power balance and states' rights. Election law experts are saying that even if the Trump admin appeals, they'll have a tough time getting it through 
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. Maybe it's time for them to focus on actual policy proposals rather than just trying to use executive orders as a way to get around the system.
! Another federal judge is calling out Trump's admin for trying to rig elections 
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! We need more judges like Judge Chun who are willing to stand up for what's right and defend our democracy 
. And now we've got a federal judge telling them to shut up 
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anywayz now the trump admin has 2 appeal but let's be real they're probly goin 2 lose big time in the supreme court