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Lawsuit filed on behalf of DSCC, DNC, DCCC, DGA, and Schumer and Jeffries, to block Trump latest EO targeting voting
Marc E. Elias @marceelias 1h🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the DSCC, DNC, DCCC, DGA, and Leaders Schumer and Jeffries, we have filed a lawsuit to block Trump latest illegal and unconstitutional executive order targeting voting.
Trump Mail-In Voting Executive Order Challenge (DSCC)
DSCC v. Trump
Filed: April 1, 2026
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order attacking mail-in voting.
Background
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, other Democratic organizations, and Senate and House Democratic leaders, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order attacking access to mail-in voting. Plaintiffs assert that in response to Congress’ failure to pass the SAVE Act, Trump signed the unlawful order to “impose radical changes” to dramatically restrict Americans’ ability to vote by mail. The order directs agencies “to amass a national citizenship registry,” created in violation of federal privacy laws.
Plaintiffs emphasize that the U.S. Constitution squarely places election authority “in the hands of the Legislature rather than the Executive,” and that Congress has repeatedly sanctioned states to allow voting by mail. The lawsuit argues the president’s order exceeds the scope of his authority, and violates constitutional separation of powers, the First and Fifth amendments, the Voting Rights Act, the U.S. Postal Service’s statutory authority, and the Administrative Procedures Act. Plaintiffs seek to block the executive order.
Why It Matters
This is Trump’s second election-related executive order attempting to take control of federal elections and disenfranchise voters. Courts have consistently ruled that only Congress and the states – not the president – have authority over elections. Despite this, Trump has expressed repeated opposition to mail-in voting, saying at the order signing, “Cheating on mail-in voting is legendary. It’s horrible. Democrats want to use it for cheating.”. These actions, the lawsuit alleges,represent “the President’s unlawful attempts to upturn the electoral playing field in his own favor and against his political rivals.”
Latest Updates:
Apr. 1, 2026: Plaintiffs filed their complaint.
Case Documents
Complaint
https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-mail-in-voting-executive-order-challenge-dscc/
DSCC v. Trump
Filed: April 1, 2026
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order attacking mail-in voting.
Background
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, other Democratic organizations, and Senate and House Democratic leaders, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order attacking access to mail-in voting. Plaintiffs assert that in response to Congress’ failure to pass the SAVE Act, Trump signed the unlawful order to “impose radical changes” to dramatically restrict Americans’ ability to vote by mail. The order directs agencies “to amass a national citizenship registry,” created in violation of federal privacy laws.
Plaintiffs emphasize that the U.S. Constitution squarely places election authority “in the hands of the Legislature rather than the Executive,” and that Congress has repeatedly sanctioned states to allow voting by mail. The lawsuit argues the president’s order exceeds the scope of his authority, and violates constitutional separation of powers, the First and Fifth amendments, the Voting Rights Act, the U.S. Postal Service’s statutory authority, and the Administrative Procedures Act. Plaintiffs seek to block the executive order.
Why It Matters
This is Trump’s second election-related executive order attempting to take control of federal elections and disenfranchise voters. Courts have consistently ruled that only Congress and the states – not the president – have authority over elections. Despite this, Trump has expressed repeated opposition to mail-in voting, saying at the order signing, “Cheating on mail-in voting is legendary. It’s horrible. Democrats want to use it for cheating.”. These actions, the lawsuit alleges,represent “the President’s unlawful attempts to upturn the electoral playing field in his own favor and against his political rivals.”
Latest Updates:
Apr. 1, 2026: Plaintiffs filed their complaint.
Case Documents
Complaint
https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-mail-in-voting-executive-order-challenge-dscc/
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DSCC, DNC, DCCC, DGA, and Schumer and Jeffries, to block Trump latest EO targeting voting
I read here that Schumer and Jefferies must go because they suck.
Me, I thank them both for their leadership. Nancy gave Jefferies the nod as our Congressional leader and I trust Nancy's choice after decades of tireless work in Congress.
I read here that Schumer and Jefferies must go because they suck.
Me, I thank them both for their leadership. Nancy gave Jefferies the nod as our Congressional leader and I trust Nancy's choice after decades of tireless work in Congress.
