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| Published April 2, 2025
Democrats have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for implementing measures to prevent non-citizens from voting. They argue that his policies overreach presidential authority and could disenfranchise eligible voters. Trump and conservatives argue these measures are necessary to protect election integrity and prevent fraud.
The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday, cites several plaintiffs, including most notably the Democratic National Committee (DNC), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
It’s nice that Schumer and Jeffries got over their tiff long enough to join forces to stop the President from keeping non-citizens from voting.
“In the United States of America, the President does not get to dictate the rules of our elections,” the court filing reads.
The suit’s introduction goes on to suggest Trump was trying to “corrupt” the election process. Corrupting the process by ensuring only citizens vote. What a bizarre argument.
“The Framers of our federal Constitution foresaw that self-interested and self-aggrandizing leaders might seek to corrupt our democratic system of government to expand and preserve their own power,” they write.
Implications
- Weakening election integrity by potentially allowing non-citizens to vote.
- Undermining state rights to enforce voter ID laws.
- Creating legal loopholes for further relaxation of voting requirements.
- Advancing a Democratic strategy to expand their voter base.
Overall Takeaway
This lawsuit represents a broader battle over election security. A ruling against Trump could erode voter ID laws, making it harder to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in elections.
SOURCES: REDSTATE – Of Course They Are: Democrats Suing Trump for Trying to Prevent Non-Citizens From Voting
REUTERS – Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
THE HILL – Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
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