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Federal Judge Halts Trump's Executive Order on Federal Voter Registration List Creation
A federal judge has halted an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. The ruling came just days after the president signed the order, which had been met with opposition from voting rights groups.
A federal judge has halted an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. The order was part of an effort to crack down on what the administration deemed 'irregular' voting practices. However, the court ruling means that the plan will not move forward at this time. The decision is likely to be appealed by the Trump administration.
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