Appointed Judge

• An Obama-appointed judge has blocked an executive order issued by Donald Trump intended to prevent non-citizens from registering to vote in federal elections. • The court ruled that the president exceeded his legal authority by attempting to create a federal voter registration list, as election rules typically fall under different jurisdictions. • This decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to implement the SAVE America Act's goals through executive action.

• U.S. District Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee, ruled on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's plan to require proof of citizenship for voter registration is unconstitutional. • The judge determined that the U.S. Constitution does not grant the president specific powers to dictate how elections are administered, rejecting administration arguments regarding election fraud. • This ruling blocks the White House from implementing the mandate, marking a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to restrict voter registration.