States Fight Back: Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Mail‑In Voting Order

The latest legal battle over mail voting begins in Boston, where 22 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit. They argue that President Trump’s new executive order is unconstitutional and tries to take away voters’ rights before the upcoming midterms. Trump’s directive demands that federal agencies create a list of verified U. S. citizens who can vote in each state. The order also tells the Postal Service to send ballots only to people on that list and requires states to keep election records for five years.The attorneys general say the order forces states to scramble to change their systems on short notice, which could confuse voters and stop many from casting a ballot. They claim the president cannot unilaterally rewrite election rules that belong to each state. Other lawsuits are already on the way, led by Democratic Party groups and voting‑rights advocates. A separate effort is pushing for a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. The House passed it, but the Senate remains skeptical. The White House has not yet responded to questions about the lawsuit. The fight over mail voting shows how contested election rules can become a national issue, especially as the midterm elections approach.