Federal judge permanently bans Trump’s effort to require proof of citizenship for voters (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal judge has permanently blocked a key part of Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing constitutional violations and separation of powers issues.

• A federal judge in Boston permanently blocked a part of Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
• The judge ruled that the Constitution does not grant the President specific powers over elections, violating the separation of powers
• Trump's order also aimed to restrict mail ballots and withhold federal funds from non-compliant states