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The fundamental right to vote in democratic elections. Incidents involve voter suppression, restrictions on ballot access, purges of voter rolls, and policies designed to reduce electoral participation by targeted communities.

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Updated April 14, 2026 Civil Rights
Serious Rights Violation Ongoing

Executive Order on Elections: Voter Suppression and Presidential Seizure of Election Administration

An executive order attempting unprecedented presidential control over federal elections — requiring proof of citizenship to register, decertifying voting machines in 39 states, restricting mail ballots, and demanding state voter files — struck down by three federal courts as unconstitutional but partially implemented by compliant states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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