‘Confusion, chaos and distrust’: Oregon challenges Trump’s order restricting vote-by-mail
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order restricting vote-by-mail, arguing it violates the separation of powers and could disenfranchise eligible voters. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security to create verified voter lists using federal data, which would be transferred to states to determine voter eligibility.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order limiting voting by mail. The order requires the Department of Homeland Security to create verified voter lists using federal data. Rayfield argues this violates the separation of powers and could disenfranchise eligible voters. The lawsuit is joined by 22 other attorneys general and one governor. The order would require states to upend their existing election procedures and conduct statewide voter education efforts quickly. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek supports the lawsuit, calling it an unconstitutional voter suppression effort.
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