Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restricting the use of mail-in ballots across the United States, according to reports. The order is part of a broader effort to change how federal elections are conducted, particularly regarding when ballots must be cast and received.
Details of the order indicate it seeks to require that ballots be both submitted and received by Election Day, rather than allowing some states to count mail-in ballots that arrive afterward if they are postmarked on time. Supporters argue the change is intended to standardize election procedures and increase confidence in the voting process.
However, election laws are largely administered at the state level, and legal experts note that such an order could face significant challenges in court. Changes to voting rules often require action by Congress or state governments, and similar proposals have previously been contested on constitutional and legal grounds.
The move comes amid ongoing national debate over election policies, including discussions that followed the 2020 United States presidential election. As with other election-related measures, the long-term impact of the order will likely depend on how courts and states respond.