US Federal Court Blocks Donald Trump's Election Decree

A US federal judge, Indira Talwani, ruled that President Donald Trump's March executive order on mail‑in voting is "unconstitutional, illegal and void," stating that the Constitution does not give the president authority to set election rules. The order had required the Department of Homeland Security to compile state‑specific voter lists and limited the Postal Service’s delivery of mail ballots based on those lists. More than 20 Democratic‑led states had sued, and the court issued a permanent injunction against the decree. The decision is a setback for Trump’s efforts to tighten voting regulations ahead of the November congressional elections, as he also pushes Republican lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would impose further restrictions.

The ruling underscores the ongoing legal battles over election administration and highlights the tension between the White House and states over control of voting procedures.