Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Voter ID Citizenship Requirement Nationwide

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has permanently blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump's executive order that required voters to present documentary proof of citizenship during elections, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of the separation of powers. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly emphasized that election regulations are constitutionally delegated to states and Congress, not the presidency, and that the executive order overstepped this authority. The ruling preserves the current federal voter registration process and was hailed as a major victory by Democrats and voting rights groups, who argued the mandate could deter eligible voters. The decision followed lawsuits filed by groups including the Democratic National Committee and the League of Women Voters Education Fund. Separately, another federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot halt food stamp benefits during a government shutdown, ensuring continued support for millions of Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These judicial decisions reflect ongoing checks on the Trump administration's policies concerning voter identification and social welfare.