23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting

An executive order from President Trump seeks to create federal lists of eligible voters and instructs the Postal Service to send ballots only to approved voters. It faces certain legal challenges.

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National20 articles from 15 sources across the spectrum· Updated 179d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Apr 1Trump's executive order on mail voting is set to face legal challenges
  2. Apr 223 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting

Who covered each development

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Last development · Apr 2 — 23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

3 viewpoints
CNNLean Left· 180d ago

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 180d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrats sue to block Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots

NPRLean Left· 181d ago

Trump's executive order on mail voting is set to face legal challenges

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 180d ago

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order targeting mail-in voting | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Center

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Ran by 1 outlet· CBS News
CBS NewsCenter· 179d ago

23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting

CBS NewsCenter· 179d ago

23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting

CBS NewsCenter· 180d ago

DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 180d ago

Democrats and voter-rights groups file lawsuits over Trump’s order on mail ballots

KOB 4Center· 180d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

Right

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 180d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

Washington ExaminerRight· 180d ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in ballot executive order

Washington TimesLean Right· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing government to crack down on mail-in voting

TownhallRight· 181d ago

California Sues the Trump Administration to Block an Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Ballot Fraud

Fox NewsRight· 181d ago

Within minutes of Trump signing voter database order, Dem states threaten lawsuits

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

4 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 179d ago

Democratic attorneys general sue Trump over order to restrict mail voting

Al JazeeraLean Left· 179d ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

The GuardianLean Left· 181d ago

Trump signs order to restrict mail-in ballots in probably unconstitutional move

The GuardianLean Left· 181d ago

Trump’s order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

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