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States sue to block Trump's executive order on mail‑in voting

newsApr 5, 20263143

California and 21 other states filed suit to block President Trump’s new executive order that restricts mail-in voting. The states argue the order oversteps federal authority and interferes with state-run election rules. Two Republican election officials said courts will overturn the order. The dispute matters because it could curb voter access ahead of upcoming elections and raise separation of powers questions between states and the federal government.

Key Highlights

California and 21 states sued to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order.
Two Republican election officials say courts will overturn the order.
The order could curb voter access and challenge state election authority.
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