Election Overhaul: Examining Trump's Controversial Executive Order

State and local election officials nationwide are evaluating an executive order by President Donald Trump, aiming to enforce proof-of-citizenship for voter registration and modify voting systems. Affected parties, including voting rights groups, argue it oversteps presidential authority and risks disenfranchisement. Several states have sued to block the order's implementation.

On Thursday, state and local election officials gathered across the nation to evaluate President Donald Trump's executive order, which proposes sweeping changes to election administration.

The US Election Assistance Commission's Standards Board, convening in North Carolina for a public hearing, consists of bipartisan election officials from each state. They meet annually to address pivotal electoral issues, currently focusing on the implications of the president's directive.

The order, issued on March 25, commands the commission to update the national voter registration form by introducing a proof-of-citizenship requirement, alter voting system guidelines, and withhold federal funding from states permitting ballots after Election Day, sparking concerns of disenfranchisement and legal challenges over presidential overreach.

(With inputs from agencies.)