Episode 868: Legal Action by States Can Move Forward Against Trump’s Restrictive Executive Order on Elections, Says Federal District Judge

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 24, 2025
Legal Action by States Can Move Forward Against Trump’s Restrictive Executive Order on Elections, Says Federal District Judge
President Donald Trump’s March 25th executive order on elections, attempting to override the U.S. Constitution’s grant of election authority to states and Congress, has so far been blocked by four of five lawsuits filed against it. A ruling in one of those cases on September 17th allows a challenge from 19 states to move forward.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

The White House – Executive Order: PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS
U.S. Congress – U.S. Constitution ArtI.S4.C1.2 States and Elections Clause
Campaign Legal Center – Voting Is an American Freedom. The President Can’t Change That
American Democracy Minute - Pro-Voter Groups and 19 States Challenge Trump Executive Order on Voting Rules as Unconstitutional and Likely to Disenfranchise Millions
Court House News Service - Blue states get green light on suit over Trump’s election changes
U.S DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS - (Via Court House News Service) June 13 Stay Order
U.S DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS - (Via Court House News Service) Sept. 17 Order of Standing
Groups Taking Action:

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, League of Women Voters US, National Partnership for New Americans
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