US Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s directive to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form. The decision, made by US district judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington DC, comes after Democratic and civil rights groups sued the Trump administration over the executive order aimed at overhauling US elections.

The judge deemed the proof-of-citizenship directive as an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers, stating that Trump lacks the authority to direct such changes. This ruling effectively prevents the enforcement of the citizenship verification requirement on voter registration forms, a move that was defended by the White House as a “commonsense” election integrity measure.

This decision marks a significant victory for voters and Democrats, with the court’s ruling being hailed as a win for election integrity and access to voting rights. The judge’s ruling underscores the importance of upholding the democratic process and ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in elections without unnecessary barriers.

While the Trump administration has expressed disappointment with the ruling, citing concerns about election security, critics argue that the citizenship proof requirement could disenfranchise eligible voters and create unnecessary obstacles to voter registration. The debate over voter ID laws and citizenship verification continues to be a contentious issue in the realm of election integrity and access to the ballot.

Overall, the ruling by the federal judge to block Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship on voter registration forms reflects a broader conversation about the balance between election security and voter access. As the country prepares for future elections, the decision will undoubtedly have implications for voting rights and the integrity of the electoral process.

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References:
1. The Guardian: [US judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/31/judge-ruling-trump-citizenship-proof-vote)
2. Reuters: [US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxOMnNSQldVdkRFbXRlOGdWMjA3ajZXNFB4UnRsNFl3TUVSVEFTcTVQWmtKdVNTMm5PeE43cmJpYm9pZGFZVS1EeDE5dlliaGRxdTU5U1pJVVh0NE02c0E5YV9rTHBrUmxsYUgwbEloUnVYTm40MFZ4a3RzRWRFSEJuZkFVZkFmN1JSWl82LVV5eTdOc2pDNXpZRWowZUtsa2dzNVA0SkFESVltMjkzZ21GR2o3bHhhR2s?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
3. Axios: [Trump can’t require proof of citizenship for voter registration, judge says](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQLWdZVmRvbC1UaF9SS1pHOUZQWHNlWkhLUm56cUVWbGQ3Z1dJeGYyYXE1V2V6OUNSNElqMlVZNk4xWlE0SUw0WkZzODZDZUhYQVpWYXNhalMwd1BpWU9YdTRKc0c3a3VMQUdxdmxNVktrU3R0UGJTbkhwX3JRR3NHd3dB?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)

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