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Can President Trump Mandate Voter ID for the Midterms? He May Try, But the U.S. Constitution Says He Doesn’t Have the Authority.

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

In a social media post February 13th, President Donald Trump threatened an executive order mandating voter ID for the 2026 midterm elections, “whether approved by Congress or not!” He may try, but the U.S. Constitution says he doesn’t have the authority.

An Amped Up SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, Passes the U.S. House and Heads to the Senate. Its Restrictions Could Disenfranchise Millions.

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

Last year’s version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE Act, died in the U.S. Senate. This year’s versions, the SAVE America Act and the Make Elections Great Again, or MEGA Act, are even more restrictive. The SAVE America Act just passed the U.S. House.

Federal Judge Blocks Proof of Citizenship Provisions in Trump Executive Order on Elections

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

A partial victory for pro-voter groups April 24th, as a federal judge blocked the proof of citizenship portion of President Donald Trump’s executive order changing federal elections. The judge did not address other sections, which she suggested were best challenged by states, rather than voters.

Michigan Considers Proof of Citizenship Requirements While Awaiting Outcome of the SAVE Act Vote and Challenge to Trump’s Exec. Order

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Voting proof of citizenship efforts are afoot in Michigan while voters await the outcome of the federal SAVE Act and a Trump executive order requiring similar restrictions. This, despite no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting in Michigan, or anywhere else in the U.S.

Bill Which Could Disenfranchise Millions, the SAVE Act, Passes the U.S. House; Unlikely to Pass the Senate

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

The SAVE Act, which we’ve been following since January, passed the U.S. House April 10th. The restrictive voting bill, like President Trump’s recent executive order, requires proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would end online voter registration. It’s not likely to pass the Senate.

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Can President Trump Mandate Voter ID for the Midterms? He May Try, But the U.S. Constitution Says He Doesn’t Have the Authority.

An Amped Up SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, Passes the U.S. House and Heads to the Senate. Its Restrictions Could Disenfranchise Millions.

Federal Judge Blocks Proof of Citizenship Provisions in Trump Executive Order on Elections

Michigan Considers Proof of Citizenship Requirements While Awaiting Outcome of the SAVE Act Vote and Challenge to Trump’s Exec. Order

Bill Which Could Disenfranchise Millions, the SAVE Act, Passes the U.S. House; Unlikely to Pass the Senate