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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 March 25, 2026 Civil Rights
Serious Rights Violation Ongoing Judicial finding

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 …

  • The order mandated proof of US citizenship (passport or equivalent) to register to vote using the national form. Only about half of …
  • The order directed the EAC to decertify all previously certified voting machines within 180 days. Machines used in 39 states would be …
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