Trump Order for Proof of Citizenship to Vote Blocked for Now
Residents check in for early voting at the Municipal Building in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on March 26.
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A US judge temporarily blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order that calls for major changes to US election rules, including a first-of-its-kind demand for proof of citizenship to vote.
A preliminary injunction sought by the Democratic National Committee and a slew of nonprofits was partially granted Thursday, barring the Trump administration from implementing the proof-of-citizenship requirements before someone can register to vote.