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Sep 16, 2025 The Justice Department sued Oregon and Maine over voter registration records Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The lawsuits tested federal-state boundaries in election administration and access to voter-roll information.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Justice Department Sues Oregon and Maine Over Voter Registration — The Justice Department filed lawsuits against Oregon and Maine for failing to provide voter registration lists and information about ineligible voters, alleging violations of federal law.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Aug 24, 2025 President Trump announced that lawyers were drafting an order to eliminate mail-in voting Corroborated Power and Authority
The proposal targeted a widely used voting method through executive action, raising direct concerns about ballot access and federal control over election rules.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump Announces Drafting of Executive Order to Eliminate Mail-In Balloting — On August 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that his administration's lawyers were drafting an executive order to eliminate mail-in balloting in the United States.
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Week 32 – 2025-08-23–2025-08-29
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Aug 21, 2025 The Election Assistance Commission solicited comments on a petition to require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The petition opened a federal rulemaking path that could add new barriers to voter registration and reshape access to the ballot.
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- Petition for Rulemaking on Voter Registration by America First Legal Foundation — The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) received a petition from America First Legal Foundation to amend regulations and the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
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Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Aug 20, 2025 North Carolina legislators introduced a bill requiring full Social Security numbers for voter registration Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The bill proposed a stricter registration requirement that could deter or block eligible voters from entering the electorate.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- North Carolina HB 958 Mandates Voter Registration Changes — North Carolina House Bill 958, titled "Election Law Changes," was introduced, mandating that individuals provide their entire social security number when registering to vote.
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Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Aug 17, 2025 President Trump announced plans for an executive order to end mail-in voting and target voting machines Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The plan asserted executive power over election rules that are largely state-run and threatened voting access through unsupported fraud claims.
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- Trump announced plan to eliminate mail-in ballots via executive order — Trump stated his intention to lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, claiming they are prone to fraud.
- Trump announces drafting of executive order to end mail-in voting — On Monday, Donald Trump announced that his lawyers are drafting an executive order to eliminate mail-in voting in the United States.
- Trump Plans Executive Order to Ban Mail-In Voting — President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order banning mail-in voting and "Highly 'Inaccurate' voting machines," claiming it would bring "HONESTY" to the 2026 Midterm Elections.
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Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Aug 15, 2025 Governor Greg Abbott called a second special session for Texas redistricting Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The move kept extraordinary legislative procedures in place to pursue a map with major consequences for representation.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Governor Greg Abbott calls second special session for redistricting in Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott formally called a second special session to address redistricting, set to begin at noon local time on Friday.
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Week 30 – 2025-08-09–2025-08-15
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Jul 10, 2025 Governor Greg Abbott announced a plan to redraw Texas congressional districts Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Mid-cycle redistricting through state institutions threatened electoral fairness by using legislative power to shape representation.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
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- Texas Governor Greg Abbott Announces Plan to Redraw Congressional Districts — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move that has been criticized by opponents as an attempt to favor Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Week 25 – 2025-07-05–2025-07-11
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Apr 10, 2025 The House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The bill would add new barriers to registration and increase the risk of disenfranchising eligible voters.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- US House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote — The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Save Act) with a 220-208 vote.
- House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting — The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and allowing citizens to sue election officials who don't comply.
- SAVE Act and Budget Framework Passed by House — The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act and a new budget framework.
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Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 8, 2025 The North Carolina Court of Appeals and Republican Party allies ordered ballot verification and used QR-code notices in the state supreme court election dispute Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The post-election process risked confusing voters and changing rules after ballots were cast in a close judicial race.
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- Griffin challenges military and overseas ballots in North Carolina election — Jefferson Griffin is challenging the validity of military and overseas ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court election, arguing that these voters should have provided photo identification.
- North Carolina Court of Appeals orders recount and verification of 60,000 ballots — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Jefferson Griffin, ordering a recount and verification of 60,000 ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court election.
- Use of QR codes for voter notification in North Carolina election challenges — Voters whose ballots are being challenged in the North Carolina Supreme Court election received postcards from the North Carolina Republican Party with QR codes for more information.
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Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Mar 25, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and threatening noncompliant states Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used executive power to alter election rules and pressure states in ways that could restrict access to voting.
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The Guardian · The Guardian · Ballotpedia · Zeteo · NBC News
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- Executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration — On March 25, the US President signed an executive order mandating that documentary proof of citizenship be added to federal voter registration forms.
- Trump signs executive order altering voter registration processes — On March 25, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that significantly changes the U.S.
- Executive Order on Election Integrity Issued by Trump — On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." The order mandates stricter enforcement of federal election laws, including
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Week 10 – 2025-03-22–2025-03-28
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