US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to mandate proof of citizenship for federal election registration. The order also requires all ballots to be received by Election Day and calls for collaboration between state and federal agencies to ensure election integrity.

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• Donald Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship for federal election registration.
• The order mandates that all ballots must be received by Election Day.
• States failing to comply could lose federal funding.
• Executive action aims to enforce stronger election protections and prosecute election crimes.
• The move comes after Trump’s repeated unproven claims of election fraud, particularly after the 2020 election.
• The order aligns with Republican efforts like the SAVE Act to ensure only US citizens vote.
• Critics argue the proof of citizenship requirement could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
• About 21.3 million US citizens, or 9%, may lack immediate access to necessary documents.
• The order directs federal agencies to share voter data with state election officials to identify noncitizens.
• Trump’s order faces likely legal challenges, with critics calling it “unlawful” and “misguided.”
• The order also calls for updates to voting guidelines to prevent fraud, including banning QR codes on ballots.