Democrats Challenge Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Voting

The Democratic Party sued to block President Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting, arguing it infringes states' election authority. The order mandates stricter voter eligibility verification. Democrats claim it unlawfully burdens voting rights and bypasses constitutional state and congressional authority to regulate elections.

The Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit aiming to halt President Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, arguing it unlawfully restricts states' ability to manage elections.

The order involves compiling a list of U.S. citizens eligible to vote and ensuring absentee ballots are only sent to those on approved lists. It reflects Trump's longstanding claims of voter fraud.

The Democrats insist the order burdens Americans' voting rights and oversteps presidential authority as laid out by the Constitution. The legal challenge comes amid legislative efforts to enforce stricter voter identification laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)