Trump's orders to require proof of citizenship and limit mail voting

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1. March 2025

   Mar 25– 26Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections51 articles · 40 independent sources

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2. Mar 31– Apr 1Nonprofit groups sue Trump administration over election executive order, calling it unconstitutional10 articles · 10 independent sources

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3. April 2025

   Apr 1– 4States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution - The Daily Reporter16 articles · 12 independent sources

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4. Apr 24– 25Judge blocks parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement34 articles · 30 independent sources

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5. June 2025

   Jun 13Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach13 articles · 13 independent sources

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6. Jun 13Judge blocks Trump's election executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voters11 articles · 6 independent sources

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7. August 2025

   Aug 18Trump says he’ll sign order banning mail-in ballots, voting machines ahead of 2026 midterms40 articles · 23 independent sources

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8. Aug 31– Sep 1President Trump plans to issue executive order to require voter ID29 articles · 10 independent sources

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9. October 2025

   Oct 31– Nov 1Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on federal voting form38 articles · 20 independent sources

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10. January 2026

    Jan 10Judge blocks Trump’s elections order in lawsuit by vote-by-mail states Oregon and Washington8 articles · 8 independent sources

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11. Jan 31Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order10 articles · 5 independent sources

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12. February 2026

    Feb 13– 14Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'16 articles · 12 independent sources

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13. March 2026

    Mar 24– 26Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option47 articles · 27 independent sources

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14. Mar 31– Apr 1Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting60 articles · 38 independent sources

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15. April 2026

    Apr 1– 323 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting20 articles · 15 independent sources

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16. May 2026

    May 28Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting36 articles · 23 independent sources

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17. June 2026

    Jun 16– 18Local election officials reel over ‘logistical nightmare’ of Trump’s vote-by-mail order16 articles · 1 independent sources

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18. Jun 24– 25Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote44 articles · 22 independent sources

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19. Jun 24– 25Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court28 articles · 6 independent sources

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20. Jun 24– 26States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says25 articles · 5 independent sources

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21. Jun 25– 26Judge blocks Trump’s executive order on mail voting27 articles · 20 independent sources

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22. July 2026

    Jul 1– 2US Postal Service cannot carry out Trump order on mail ballot delivery, judge rules26 articles · 26 independent sources

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23. Jul 6– 8Colorado joins nearly 2 dozen other states urging U.S. Postal Service to drop plan to restrict mail-in voting6 articles · 6 independent sources

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24. Jul 18– 20Mail-In-Voting: Appeals Court Hands Trump Big Win4 articles · 4 independent sources

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25. Jul 18– 20Trump Administration USPS Wins Key Court Fight Over Mail-In Ballot Oversight4 articles · 4 independent sources

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26. Jul 25– 30Courts issue conflicting rulings on Trump executive order restricting vote-by-mail282 articles · 84 independent sources

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27. Jul 29– 30Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service22 articles · 21 independent sources

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28. August 2026

    Aug 3– 4Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order20 articles · 4 independent sources

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29. Aug 10– 16Justices asked to allow mail-in ballot directive66 articles · 30 independent sources

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30. Aug 13A Trump Judge Called Mail-In Ballots a Threat to Democracy3 articles · 3 independent sources

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31. Aug 17– 19Trump casts mail ballot again in Florida despite efforts to restrict mail voting23 articles · 16 independent sources

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32. Aug 22– 25US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block30 articles · 17 independent sources

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33. Aug 23– 26What the Supreme Court’s mail ballot ruling means27 articles · 21 independent sources

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34. Aug 24– 25Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms46 articles · 38 independent sources

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35. Aug 24– 25Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms33 articles · 16 independent sources

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36. Aug 24– 27US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect9 articles · 6 independent sources

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37. Aug 24US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain6 articles · 4 independent sources

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38. Aug 24– 25Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots38 articles · 26 independent sources

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39. Aug 24US Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail-in ballot restrictions5 articles · 1 independent sources

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40. Aug 25– 28Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions20 articles · 10 independent sources

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41. Aug 25– 27Colorado AG vows to fight ‘unlawful’ Trump-backed mail voting changes following Supreme Court ruling6 articles · 6 independent sources

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42. Aug 25– 30Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed75 articles · 47 independent sources

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43. Aug 25– 26Judge chides US Postal Service over mail-in voting rule but won’t block it5 articles · 5 independent sources

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44. Aug 26– 27Colorado sues to block USPS changes to mail voting23 articles · 23 independent sources

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45. Aug 26Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms26 articles · 16 independent sources

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46. Aug 26Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms12 articles · 9 independent sources

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47. Aug 26Federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump mail-in ballots executive order10 articles · 3 independent sources

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48. Aug 26– 28Judge Places Temporary Restraining Order on Trump's Mail-In Ballot Limits7 articles · 7 independent sources

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49. Aug 26– 27Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joins suit against Postal Service mail ballot rule ahead of midterm elections3 articles · 3 independent sources

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50. Aug 28Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to restrict mail voting8 articles · 5 independent sources

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51. Aug 28Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting6 articles · 2 independent sources

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52. Aug 28– 30How mail-in voting restrictions will affect Ohio's elections5 articles · 2 independent sources

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53. Aug 28Federal judge again issues temporarily block on mail-in voting restrictions6 articles · 1 independent sources

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54. Aug 30– 31Postal Service rule could bar millions from voting by mail5 articles · 4 independent sources

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55. Aug 31– Sep 1Election officials say mail ballot rule could compromise midterms8 articles · 1 independent sources

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56. Aug 31– Sep 7Trump administration renews Supreme Court bid to limit mail-in voting223 articles · 71 independent sources

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57. September 2026

    Sep 1– 3Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends83 articles · 60 independent sources

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58. Sep 1‘Sloppy, rushed': USPS whistleblower warns of issues with system for Trump's mail voting order3 articles · 2 independent sources

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59. Sep 2– 4Trump wants to restrict mail voting — but it’s getting more popular24 articles · 20 independent sources

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60. Sep 7– 11Appeals court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions53 articles · 36 independent sources

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61. Sep 10What does the court battle over mail voting mean for Minnesota voters?10 articles · 10 independent sources

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62. Sep 14– 16Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms395 articles · 143 independent sources

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63. Sep 15Blanche defends mail ballot changes, says election practices are being probed5 articles · 5 independent sources

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64. Sep 15– 21Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in voting plan ahead of midterms: What to know6 articles · 6 independent sources

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65. Sep 17– 19Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting32 articles · 22 independent sources

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66. Sep 17– 18Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court rejecting restrictions6 articles · 5 independent sources

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67. Sep 20– 24Worries persist in Hawaii despite Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot ruling4 articles · 4 independent sources

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68. Sep 22– 28Supreme Court sides with Trump on voter database107 articles · 81 independent sources

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