A federal judge has permanently prohibited President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a requirement for voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston, solidifies a previous preliminary injunction against the measure, which was part of Trump's first executive order on elections.
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A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama has permanently blocked key components of President Donald Trump's executive order regarding voter registration. This ruling prevents the Trump administration from enforcing a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and other related changes. The decision was made by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper on June 24, 2026.
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