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States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's election changes, claiming it violates the Constitution.
The state attorneys general stated in court documents, 'The President has no power to do any of this.'
The lawsuit asserts that Trump's order causes confusion and chaos by forcing states to quickly implement new election procedures.
The lawsuit argues that requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote conflicts with the National Voter Registration Act.

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Denver Post

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Colorado, 18 other states sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

Democratic officials in Coorado and 18 other states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S.

3 hours ago·Denver, United States

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WWLP

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Massachusetts joins lawsuit over Trump's executive order on elections

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Massachusetts joined 18 other states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s March 25 executive order forcing the states to change their election procedures. State officials, including Massachusetts Secretary William Galvin, say the order breaks the law and hurts residents. "As you are aware, my Director of Elections has worked closely with your staff to identify anumber of legal and administrative issues with the …

3 hours ago·Springfield, United States

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Zero Hedge

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"It's Un-American" - 19 Democratic State AGs Sue To Stop Trump Blocking Non-Citizen Voting

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

3 hours ago·United States

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The CT Mirror

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CT one of 19 states suing Trump over elections executive order

President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to set new standards for ballot access is an unconstitutional effort to solve what election officials see as largely non-existent flaws in American elections, attorneys general say in the latest lawsuit challenging the president’s executive orders. Connecticut is one of 19 states that filed suit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston challenging an executive order prompted at least in part by the president’…

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Portland Press Herald

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Maine joins lawsuit against Trump’s election security order

Attorney General Aaron Frey is one of 19 attorneys general to argue that the president does not have constitutional authority to dictate election rules to the states.

4 hours ago·Portland, United States

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WBUR

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Galvin asks for legal action of Trump order on elections

The state's keeper of elections is on board with suing President Trump over his executive order requiring voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

5 hours ago·Boston, United States

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