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Appeals court upholds block on Trump's voter list and mail-in ballot order

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's decision to block an executive order by former President Donald Trump that aimed to create a federal list of eligible voters and restrict mail-in ballots to individuals on that list. The order, which would have affected 23 states, was challenged by state election officials who argued it was unconstitutional and could lead to chaos. The Justice Department is reportedly reviewing its legal options. AI

RANK_REASON Court ruling on significant election policy impacting multiple states. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Appeals court upholds block on Trump's voter list and mail-in ballot order

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Russ Bynum, The Associated Press ·

    U.S. appeals court upholds block on Trump’s order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit mail-in ballots only to people on that list

    The ruling Saturday by judges of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the mail-in voting restrictions.