Democratic attorneys general from 19 states have filed a federal lawsuit to block President Trump's executive order that seeks to reform U.S. election processes. This lawsuit argues that the order violates the Constitution's Elections Clause by encroaching upon states' authority to manage their elections. At a court hearing, concerns were raised about the potential cost and disruption to California's election processes, as well as a broader threat to democracy if the courts allow such executive overreach to persist. Notably, a bipartisan group of former secretaries of state has expressed their support for the lawsuit, emphasizing constitutional compliance.
A bipartisan group of former secretaries of state warned Trump's directive upends the established electoral system mandated by the Constitution's Elections Clause, which constitutionally delegates election management.
Democratic state attorneys general claimed Trump's executive order infringes on states' rights to regulate their elections, potentially costing California up to $1 billion and undermining electoral integrity.
During the lawsuit hearing, attorneys emphasized that implementing Trump's electoral changes before upcoming elections could compromise public trust, diverting focus away from essential election preparations.
The bipartisan secretaries of state argued that if the court fails to halt the order, it would lead to significant executive overreach affecting the fundamental election policies set by states.
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