President Trump Signs Order Regarding U.S. Elections

The order calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists and prosecute election crimes.

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order to revise elections in the U.S..

The order states the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections.” It calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists and prosecute election crimes.

One of the main tasks would be requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by election day.

The order directs federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, to share with election officials federal data that could help them identify non-citizens.

The changes threaten to pull federal funding from states where election officials don’t comply. The move is likely to face challenges as states have broad authority to set their own election rules.