Latest News Updates: President Trump Issues Executive Order on Voting, U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation, and More
President Trump Issues Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting
President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order mandating that all ballots in federal elections be cast and received by Election Day and requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The order instructs the Election Assistance Commission to withhold funding from states that fail to comply with the order and directs the Department of Justice to prioritize enforcement of election laws. Additionally, the order calls for audits of voter registration lists by comparing them to immigration databases.
President Trump claims that this order will help elections be “honest and worthy of the public trust,” while critics argue that it may infringe upon states’ rights and potentially disenfranchise eligible voters. This move by the President has sparked a debate on the balance between election integrity and voter access.
The U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation
In another significant development, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Biden Administration rule requiring ghost gun kits—firearm parts without serial numbers that can be assembled into working guns—to include serial numbers and be subject to background checks. The majority opinion, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, held that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) acted within its authority to regulate these kits, particularly because they can be easily converted into a working weapon.
This decision is seen as a step towards greater public safety by allowing law enforcement to trace firearms and prevent the proliferation of unregulated guns. However, dissenting justices, including Justice Clarence Thomas, argue that the bureau overstepped its regulatory authority by extending firearm laws to unfinished parts.
These recent developments in the Trump Administration and the U.S. Supreme Court have sparked discussions on voting rights, gun regulation, and the balance of power between the federal government and states. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving stories.
