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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Conservative legal group presses agency to act on Trump's voter citizenship mandate despite court injunctions
Pro-Trump legal advocacy nonprofit America First Legal (AFL) is calling on the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to begin requiring proof of citizenship for all federal voter registration applicants after the president's effort to do so by executive order was blocked by the courts. AFL filed a petition on Wednesday with the EAC, calling on the agency to amend the national voter registration form to require applicants to provide any one of the following documents proving U.S. citizenship: a U.S. passport, birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship, state-issued REAL-ID compliant license, or other reliable government-issued identification. The move follows a March executive order issued by President Donald Trump, titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," which sought to compel the EAC to begin requiring a proof of citizenship requirement on the national voter registration form, in addition to other provisions pertaining to the prohibition of non-citizen voting. A Us Judge Partially Blocked Trump's Election Integrity Order From Taking Force. Is That Legal? Trump's move has been slammed by critics who have argued that it is already illegal for non-U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. However, a hopeful voter does not need to provide any proof of citizenship and can just self-attest. The portion of Trump's March executive order calling on the EAC to amend the national voter registration form and require all states to comply and use it was ultimately blocked by multiple federal judges following lawsuits that challenged Trump's authority. Read On The Fox News App Second Federal Judge Sides Against Trump's Election Executive Order In AFL's petition to the EAC, the group argues that even though the legal challenges and their resulting temporary injunctions from federal judges are still being adjudicated, the injunctions "are based entirely on separation of powers principles," which leaves the EAC with room "to take commonsense election integrity measures on its own volition." "The executive order used spending powers to have the EAC ensure state election officers were enforcing the law by requiring proof of citizenship," Vice President of America first Legal, Daniel Epstein, further clarified to Fox News Digital. "What we are doing is forcing a change in the forms EAC distributes and we have the ability to enforce in court." Fox News Digital reached out to the EAC for comment but did not receive a article source: Conservative legal group presses agency to act on Trump's voter citizenship mandate despite court injunctions
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
EAC Certifies Hart InterCivic's Verity Vanguard™ to VVSG 2.0
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hart InterCivic announces the historic VVSG 2.0 Election Assistance Commission (EAC) certification of its new product line, Vanguard. VVSG 2.0 is the latest set of national voting system standards and is the result of years of focused effort by federal, state, and industry experts dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding the nation's election systems. In the EAC's own words, 'The VVSG 2.0 represents a significant advancement in defining standards that will serve as the cornerstone of the next generation of voting systems. It lays the groundwork for 21st century voting systems that are desperately needed with improved cybersecurity, accessibility, and usability requirements.' "With Vanguard, we are leading the industry with the first VVSG 2.0 certified voting system, are setting a new standard for election integrity and voter confidence..." - Julie Mathis, President and CEO of Hart InterCivic Share Hart's new Vanguard voting system also meets the challenge of the recent elections related Executive Order, making it the only voting system available in the United States that delivers on both the latest EAC standard and the conditions of the Executive Order (EO). This EO, 14248 'Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections' states: '…voting systems should not use a ballot in which a vote is contained within a barcode or quick-response code in the vote counting process… and should provide a voter-verifiable paper record to prevent fraud or mistake…' Hart's achievement as the first voting technology manufacturer to attain VVSG 2.0 certification highlights its dedication to election officials and their ability to deliver safe, secure, and transparent elections. By completing the rigorous penetration testing, usability testing, and stringent third-party functional testing called for in the latest standards, Hart demonstrates its commitment to enhancing voter confidence. Hart believes the EAC's certification serves as a seal of trust, raising the bar for the entire election industry. Introducing Vanguard: Defensible, Efficient, Adoptable Vanguard is a platform for smart elections that fits seamlessly into election officials' existing processes and technology, enabling them to move faster at every step of the election cycle. Vanguard's purpose-built devices and enhanced security features make elections more defensible. By providing true voter-verifiable ballots with no voter selections in barcodes or QR codes, Vanguard is primed to significantly increase voter confidence in election results and sets Hart's products ahead of others in the market. The importance of this commitment to transparency has been echoed in the recent national focus on enhancing voting system security. Backed by market research, customer feedback, and significant investments in product development, this suite of election technology provides end-to-end election management with industry-leading security and innovations that exceed the latest EAC standards. Boasting the smallest footprint in the market, it is easy to store, transport, and deploy. Additionally, Vanguard offers the widest range of accessibility features, designed in partnership with nationally recognized accessibility organizations. 'When the election industry began conversations about VVSG 2.0, Hart was eager to invest in the development of a new system because we recognized the need for voting systems that can withstand the evolving challenges of modern elections. With Vanguard, we are leading the industry with the first VVSG 2.0 certified voting system, are setting a new standard for election integrity and voter confidence, and are well-positioned for any future revisions to the standard. We applaud the EAC's commitment and partnership in bettering elections, and we are excited to continue our leadership in revolutionizing the security, accessibility, and transparency of U.S. elections.' - Julie Mathis, President and CEO of Hart InterCivic Future Ready Hart's legacy product line, Verity, was the first in the industry to embrace security best practices like Secure Boot and Allow Listing, along with utilizing optical character recognition (OCR), instead of encoding voter selections in bar codes. With Vanguard, Hart continues these innovations and introduces new advanced features like Vanguard ID – the patented 'always-on' device smart label and a layered, hardware-augmented Secure Boot to enhance security and reduce startup time. "VVSG 2.0 may be new to the industry, but it is not new to Hart or Hart's voting systems. Hart's systems have always exceeded VVSG requirements, and Hart continues to innovate beyond the EAC's standards. Vanguard is already ready for VVSG 2.1- in that it meets nearly all of the requirements of the EAC's draft for a VVSG 2.1 standard. This is one more example of Hart's unwavering commitment to revolutionizing election technology, ensuring that every vote is secure, accessible, and transparent. Hart is proud to lead the industry with advanced solutions that set a new standard for election integrity and voter confidence." - Jim Canter, Chief Technology Officer of Hart InterCivic Hart is a Trusted Provider The goal of the EAC's VVSG certification process is to improve the overall performance of election administration and the integrity of elections. EAC certification is crucial for voting technology companies as it establishes a new benchmark for security, transparency, and accessibility in elections. This certification underscores Hart's position as a trusted provider of election technology and enhances voter confidence and election security across the U.S. Learn more about the Vanguard product line by visiting Hart's website, or contacting the sales team, 800.223.4278. About Hart InterCivic Hart InterCivic, founded over 110 years ago in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of election technology, serving customers across 20 states. Guided by principles like integrity, innovation, and intentionality, Hart enables election officials to conduct elections confidently and deliver accurate results with ease. Secure systems create ballots, capture voter choices, and audit results, improving public processes and systems. Hart is inspired by the meaningful responsibility shared with customers, delivering the best outcomes for customers, the company, and the public good.
Fox News
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
From Washington: House GOP Sets The Stage For ‘One Big Beautiful Bill'
House Republicans have successfully united to set the stage for President Donald Trump's proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has once again navigated a significant piece of legislation with a slim majority in the House. The bill includes billions of dollars allocated for border security, national defense, and energy policy, along with trillions in spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down the latest developments from Congress. Nearly two dozen states have filed lawsuits against President Trump's executive order titled 'Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.' This order includes mandatory proof of citizenship or a voter ID, as well as requirements for states to cooperate with the Department of Justice on election fraud-related cases. Former Congressman, host of Sunday Night in America, and host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, joined the Rundown earlier this week to discuss how the continuous legal challenges the President faces could disrupt the balance among the three branches of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New York joins lawsuit over Trump's executive order on elections
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York 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 New York Attorney General Letitia James, say the order breaks the law and hurts New Yorkers. 'Donald Trump's attempt to control our elections, intimidate voters, and limit Americans' right to vote is unconstitutional, undemocratic, and frankly, un-American,' said James in a statement on Thursday. 'We are a democracy—not a monarchy—and this Executive Order is an authoritarian power grab. More Local News The order, 'Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,' aims to enforce specific laws about Election Day and stop counting votes received later. The suit—available to read at the bottom of this story—challenges the order's demand that the federal mail voter registration form require documentary proof of citizenship. According to James and the other attorneys general, the order ignores the federal National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act. The suit claims that only state governments and Congress govern elections and asks the federal court in Massachusetts to declare the order void, permanently block it, stop its enforcement, and award the states their legal fees. It said the order forces the independent Election Assistance Commission to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, exceeding presidential authority. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The order would also make state and local officials verify that proof, allegedly conflicting with federal law. Plus, it directs the Defense Department to change the overseas voter registration form to require proof, too, again usurping authority unconstitutionally. That's according to the lawsuit, which further alleges that tying federal funds to state compliance undermines the states' constitutional control over their own elections. The order would also require attorneys general to enforce rules to stop counting ballots received after Election Day, contrary to the states' laws. Under current New York law, officials count ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive later. And in New York, voters don't have to show identification at the ballot box. But the state does verify voter IDs when people register to vote in the first place. Republican bills target MTA, end congestion pricing In the lawsuit and elsewhere, New York officials argued the order would upend their system, requiring extra work, costing millions, and disenfranchizing voters. 'The executive order signed by President Trump is a blatant attempt at voter suppression that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters,' said Assemblymember Latrice Walker, chair of the Assembly's Election Law Committee, on March 27. 'The order would create unnecessary barriers to the free exercise of the very cornerstone of our democracy—the right to vote.' But, 'I am thrilled to align with President Trump on the critical importance of safeguarding our electoral process,' said State Senator Mark Walczyk, the ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Elections. 'The SAVE Act that I sponsor fits seamlessly with the President's vision for a transparent and accountable election system. We must ensure that the right of American citizens to vote is protected and that their votes are not diluted by illegal practices.' Check out the lawsuit below: state-of-california-et-al-v-donald-j-trump-united-states-election-assistance-commission-et-al-complaint-2025Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
How the Pueblo County Election Office is responding to Trump's election executive order
The Pueblo County Election Department affirmed a commitment to fair and secure elections following President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order that could impact local elections across the country. "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections" was signed by Trump on March 25. The order calls for stricter enforcement of voter citizenship requirements, increases the power of the federal government in managing elections, and orders the prosecution of those caught voting illegally, among other actions. A March 28 notice from Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder Candace Rivera, released in response to Trump's executive order, asserts that many practices outlined in the order are already practiced by the state of Colorado and the Pueblo County Election Department. Such practices listed in Rivera's notice include the requirements that ballots be received by Election Day, that a paper trail exist for every ballot, that voter rolls be maintained to only include eligible voters, and that non-citizens be prohibited from voting. "The Pueblo County Election Department welcomes conversation on election integrity, and we want voters to know that Pueblo County and the State of Colorado already meet or exceed many of the standards emphasized in the Executive Order," Rivera's notice reads. "Our election system is secure, transparent, and nationally recognized for its accuracy and accessibility." Rivera's notice also mentions aspects of Trump's order — like the order's citizenship documentation requirement for voters — that will "necessitate federal rulemaking" and "may face legal challenges." Under Trump's executive order, national mail voter registration forms will require voters to document their citizenship by providing a REAL ID driver's license, REAL-compliant state-issued card, or U.S. passport. "Pueblo County will continue to monitor developments and coordinate with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office on any required changes," the notice reads. During a March 27 interview with MSNBC, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said the executive order's documentation requirements could disenfranchise millions and disproportionally affect "women, people of color and blue-collar Americans." "Many real IDs actually do not show citizenship... it heavily relies on passports and frankly, passports are expensive," Griswold said. "They are like 160-plus dollars. Many people do not have them and people of color don't have them at a higher rate than the average American... Then, on top of that, women who get married well, then they have to jump through an additional hoop when they change their last names." When asked by MSNBC reporter Ana Cabrera about the possibility of Colorado suing, Griswold said, "We are in conversations, but I do think we will see litigation." Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, a 2026 Democratic candidate for Colorado secretary of state, expressed concerns about the executive order's legality, its potential for disenfranchisement, its potential for privacy violations through federal agencies having access to state voter rolls, and the efforts of the Trump administration to undermine state elections in an April 1 interview with the Chieftain. "This executive order and proposed federal legislation like it, really set up a false binary," Gonzalez said. "It is not the case that we can have accessibility or security. Colorado illustrates that we already have safe and accessible elections." Gonzalez said she will be monitoring any litigation efforts and would consider taking part if her experience as a county clerk can be useful in making arguments. Nationally, a lawsuit has been filed by the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governors Association, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "This executive order is an unconstitutional power grab from Donald Trump that attacks vote by mail, gives DOGE sensitive personal information and makes it harder for states to run their own free and fair elections," a statement from the coalition reads. "It will make it even harder for military members serving overseas and married women who have changed their name to have their votes count." Measles in Pueblo County: Pueblo County resident is Colorado's first measles case of 2025. Here's what we know Pueblo Chieftain reporter James Bartolo can be reached at JBartolo@ Support local news, subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: How Trump's executive order could impact Colorado elections
