Trump EOs and DOJ/DHS Actions Targeting Elections and Voter Rolls
Key Questions
What actions is the Trump administration taking on voter citizenship verification?
The Trump administration is pushing states to provide citizenship lists and advancing executive orders requiring proof of citizenship for mail ballots. It has also asked the Supreme Court to revive Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting laws.
What is the current status of the SAVE database in the courts?
The DOJ has faced a losing streak in court over the SAVE database, with 23 Democratic states suing to stop voter roll purges. A federal judge has declined to block related executive orders for now.
How many noncitizens were charged with illegal voting in New Jersey?
Four noncitizens have been charged in New Jersey for illegal voting as part of broader federal enforcement efforts targeting election integrity.
What is Project 2026 and how does it relate to voting?
Project 2026 is a playbook outlining new voting restrictions, including measures tied to citizenship verification and election security that align with recent Trump administration initiatives.
Why are Democratic states challenging SAVE purges?
Twenty-three Democratic states are suing over SAVE purges, arguing they improperly remove eligible voters from rolls without sufficient evidence of noncitizenship.
What is the status of Trump's mail-in voting executive order?
A federal judge has declined to block Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting, though another ruling rejected Democratic attempts to halt broader election overhauls.
How are states like California and Oregon responding to federal election changes?
California passed SB 73 as an election protection measure, while Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read emphasized state resilience amid federal funding cuts to CISA.
What recent issues have arisen with mail ballot counting in Maryland?
Maryland began counting mail-in ballots after statewide errors occurred, prompting a congressional inquiry into the process.
Trump admin pushes state citizenship lists; DOJ losing streak in court over SAVE database. Four noncitizens charged in NJ for illegal voting. Federal judge weighs mail ballot/citizenship EO and national registry; 23 Dem states sue SAVE purges. Project 2026 playbook details new voting restrictions. Expert David Becker counters DOJ's data demands. North Dakota US House candidates debate SAVE Act. New: DOJ asks SCOTUS to revive Arizona proof-of-citizenship voting laws. California passes SB 73 election protection bill as state counter. GOP hearing targets civil rights groups to defend voter ID. Federal judge declines to block Trump's mail-in voting EO; another judge rejects Democrats' attempt to stop election overhaul. VVSG 2.0 deployment ongoing. South Dakota voter guide highlights new citizenship laws. Kansas voting restrictions backfire on Republicans, boosting rural mail-in turnout; South Dakota emphasizes strict election processes. New: Fulton County, GA fights DOJ subpoena demanding personal info of 2020 election workers; court unseals case. New: Maryland mail-in ballot counting begins after statewide errors, triggering congressional inquiry. New: Rep. Terri Sewell warns election security funding slashed, threatening cybersecurity and equipment. Oregon SOS Tobias Read highlights state resilience amid federal CISA cuts. New: Trump claims without proof 'cheating' in California vote, says federal inquiry underway. New: LA County continues counting 700k+ ballots, fueling election administration friction. New: SAVE Act fine print analysis reveals in-person registration burdens and penalties on officials. New: Trump postal rule defended as modest logistics fix, using Maryland error as example. New: 'Pre-Rigged' catalog details structural attacks on 2026 midterms.