ACLU Challenges Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has condemned a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to restrict mail-in voting across the United States in advance of the upcoming midterm elections. The ACLU argues the order is unlawful, unconstitutional, and will create significant disruption to the electoral process.

Details of the Executive Order

Signed on March 31st, the executive order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with the Social Security Administration. Their task is to create and send each state a list of confirmed U.S. citizens eligible to vote in the mid-term election. Additionally, the order instructs the U.S. Postal Service to limit ballot distribution to individuals already registered on state-specific mail-in and absentee voting lists.

Concerns Over Voter List Accuracy

The ACLU has raised concerns about the accuracy of the voter list being compiled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They believe the list may not be reliable and could disenfranchise eligible voters.

ACLU of Colorado's Response

Olivia Mendoza, Executive Director of the ACLU of Colorado, expressed strong opposition to the order. “We are seven months from an election, and this executive order purports to undo our entire election system and create chaos by creating lists, inserting the U.S. Postal Service into deciding who gets ballots and who doesn’t get ballots, in addition to taking away access to the ballot through mail-in votes,” Mendoza stated.

White House Defends the Order

The White House defended the President’s actions, stating that he is taking decisive steps to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections. Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, said, “Election integrity has always been a top priority for President Trump…The President will do everything in his power to defend the safety and security of American elections and to ensure that only American citizens are voting in them.” The White House also urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

Previous Legal Challenge

This is not the first time President Trump’s efforts to alter election procedures have faced legal challenges. In October 2025, a federal court blocked a previous executive order requiring voters to present identification like a passport when registering. The court determined the President lacks the authority to change election procedures, which are the responsibility of Congress and the states.

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