Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Trump's Election Order

On June 24, 2026, U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that significant parts of President Donald Trump's executive order on election integrity, issued on March 25, 2025, exceeded presidential authority and violated the Constitution's separation of powers. The ruling blocks provisions that required documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and altered voting requirements for military and overseas voters. The lawsuit was brought by 19 states, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta stating that the ruling reaffirmed that the power to regulate elections is reserved for the states and Congress. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller responded to the ruling by expressing concern over the judiciary's direction. This ruling follows a previous injunction by Casper and is the second ruling against Trump's executive order. The judge's decision also noted conflicts with federal statutes, including the National Voter Registration Act.