Slate News Amicus | Trump’s Plan To Put A Chokehold On Voting
Mar 29, 2025
Mark Joseph Stern, a Slate senior writer known for his legal expertise, and Wendy Weiser, vice president for democracy at the Brennan Center for Justice, dive deep into the Trump administration's legal turmoil surrounding voting rights. They discuss the contradictory legal claims made by Trump lawyers, the potential Supreme Court involvement in the Alien Enemies Act, and a troubling executive order that threatens voter integrity under the guise of preserving it. The conversation underscores the urgent need for civic engagement amidst growing challenges to democracy.
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Trump's Voting Suppression Plan
- Trump's executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," aims to suppress voting.
- It uses the guise of election integrity to potentially disenfranchise millions.
Judge Boesberg's Restraining Order
- Judge Boesberg maintained the temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
- He demanded more details about the administration's defiance of his prior order.
Judge Henderson's Unexpected Decision
- Judge Henderson, despite her conservative record, sided against the government in the Alien Enemies Act case.
- Her past positions include arguing against constitutional rights for undocumented immigrants.