A federal judge in Boston heard arguments on Tuesday from voting rights groups and 24 states seeking to halt President Trump's executive order that would create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballots. The plaintiffs argue the order is unconstitutional and imposes costly burdens on states.
- The order aims to create a federal list of eligible voters and direct the Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to those on the list. - Voting rights groups call it a dangerous attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters.
- A previous judge declined to halt the order, saying it was too early. - The judge expressed concerns about reliability and readiness for midterm elections.
The judge took the motions under advisement.