Washington v. Trump (Exec order, 2025 Apr)
Case Overview
A coalition of states sued the Trump administration over its executive order which purports to regulate federal elections by directing the Election Assistance Commission to require a citizenship document to register to vote, mandates federal agencies to turn over voters' personal information to DOGE, and change how states' can administer mail ballots.
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The Application
The EO directs the EAC to impose citizenship documentation requirements for voter registration, mandates federal agencies to disclose voters' personal data to DOGE, and restricts states' mail ballot procedures. These actions directly conflict with state sovereignty over election administration and raise questions about whether the President can unilaterally direct independent agencies to regulate federal elections without Congressional authorization.
The Conclusion
The case is active in the Western District of Washington before Judge John H. Chun. The outcome will likely turn on whether the court finds the EO exceeds the President's constitutional authority under the Elections Clause and violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
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