A federal judge in Washington, U.S., rejects a bid by Democrats and civil rights groups to halt President Donald Trump’s order related to election administration, according to multiple reports. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, rules late Wednesday that the requested block is not granted. The plaintiffs argued that the order would likely be unconstitutional, but the judge declines to stop it while the case proceeds.
The dispute centers on elements of the Trump order that would create or expand a federal voter list and also limit or regulate mail voting. Supporters of the order seek to adjust how voter information is collected and maintained and how mail ballots are handled. Opponents argue the changes could conflict with constitutional protections and voting rights. The judge’s decision means the challenged order remains in effect, at least for now, as the legal process continues. The next steps and whether the matter proceeds to further review are not detailed in the reports.
