On Friday evening, a left-wing activist judge ruled that President Donald Trump is not allowed to make proof of citizenship mandatory for voting. Judge Colleen Constance Kollar-Kotelly, an 82-year-old Clinton-appointee, permanently blocked President Trump from requiring citizenship proof on federal voting forms.
The ruling came in response to Trump’s executive order from March requiring Americans to provide proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. Judge Kollar-Kotelly declared the order “unconstitutional,” stating the president “lacks the authority to direct such changes.” She emphasized that election regulation responsibility lies with states and Congress, not the presidency.
The White House defended the policy as a lawful effort to protect election integrity, calling it “commonsense” and criticizing Democrats for filing lawsuits against it. However, the judge’s decision has sparked outrage, with critics labeling it a “judicial coup” aimed at allowing ineligible voters to participate.
The administration plans to appeal the ruling, but concerns persist about prolonged legal battles undermining executive authority. The case highlights ongoing tensions over election procedures and the balance of power between federal branches.
