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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
The ruling by U.S. District Court J...
Key takeaway District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis , the federal judge's ruling has significant implications for the local election process. The city's voters will not be required to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, which could have disproportionately affected certain communities. This decision aligns with the city's efforts to increase voter accessibility and participation. Minneapolis has been working to improve its election systems, and this ruling ensures that those efforts will not be hindered by unnecessary requirements. The ruling also reinforces the importance of state and local control over election processes, which is crucial for Minneapolis and other cities in Hennepin County. As the midterm elections approach, Minneapolis voters can expect a smoother registration process, and local election officials can focus on administering the elections without the added burden of implementing the proof-of-citizenship requirement.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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The ruling by U.S. District Court J...
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