Court Blocks Federal Election Order | Oakland News

A federal appeals court has upheld a block on a controversial executive order aimed at reshaping election administration — mandating a national voter list and restricting mail-in ballots — ruling it oversteps federal authority. Signed March 31, the order sought to curb non-citizen voting by linking Social Security data with state election rolls, sparking immediate legal pushback from 23 states and D.C. who argue elections are a state and congressional responsibility. A lower court previously blocked the order for the upcoming elections in those areas, and now the Justice Department vows to explore all options, signaling this high-stakes battle over election integrity is far from resolved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dc796ec723c9472