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In reply to the discussion: Trump Says He Will Order Voter ID Requirement For Every Vote [View all]From Google search AI
States have primary authority: The Constitution's Elections Clause ((Article I,Section 4)) grants state legislatures the power to prescribe the "Times, Places and Manner" of holding elections for federal offices. States also have the authority to decide how elections are run, from setting voter registration rules to overseeing the counting of ballots.
Congress can override states: The same clause gives Congress the power to "make or alter" any state regulations concerning federal elections. Over the years, Congress has used this power to pass landmark legislation, such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965, to regulate elections and protect voting rights.
The president has no explicit constitutional power: The Constitution does not grant the president any unilateral power to regulate or dictate how states run elections.
Congress can override states: The same clause gives Congress the power to "make or alter" any state regulations concerning federal elections. Over the years, Congress has used this power to pass landmark legislation, such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965, to regulate elections and protect voting rights.
The president has no explicit constitutional power: The Constitution does not grant the president any unilateral power to regulate or dictate how states run elections.
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I don't believe he can do this, elections are set up and controlled by each state...
wcmagumba
Sunday
#2
Wait until a Dem is President again,the Extreme court will be reviewing that ruling ASAP
Bengus81
Sunday
#50
"Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS!" Now WHERE have I HEARD that BEFORE?
Miles Archer
Sunday
#17
One would think Republicans would question why their party always tries to prevent Americans from voting.
travelingthrulife
Sunday
#26
I realize that it is his idea to make people not vote due to long lines and bad weather, but what about early voting?
LiberalArkie
Sunday
#27
Yes, me also. But I live in rural Arkansas and mail is iffy. Depends on the contractor delivering. So I would never
LiberalArkie
Sunday
#37
when we vote here in New Haven, our names are checked off a list of registered voters. It's no problem if you go at
CTyankee
Sunday
#31
Ultimately, the Supreme Court is re-writing the Constitution, just for Trump.
thought crime
Sunday
#40
He can shove that EO up his shit filled ass. When it comes to voting he has no say.
Autumn
Sunday
#39
That's what people thought when he signed an E.O. to eliminate "birthright citizenship"
BumRushDaShow
Sunday
#64
Executive orders apply to the Executive Branch, Donnie. They have no legal impact on the states
rsdsharp
Sunday
#63
They whined excessively about Obama's "executve actions" (as they dubbed them)
BumRushDaShow
Sunday
#75
And the asshole that always voted by mail got a brainworm idea from VLAD. Traitor-in-Chief. nt
Evolve Dammit
Sunday
#73
State boards of elections control and manage their own elections. SHitler has nothing to say about it.
CousinIT
Sunday
#78
He has no authority to do so. Zero. Nada. Bupkis. Miller and Thiel are lying to him again.
Ford_Prefect
Sunday
#87