Civil rights groups, NJ Democrats condemn Trump mail ballot order as ‘power grab’

President Trump’s order to create a national voter list and direct the Postal Service to block delivery of some ballots is plainly unconstitutional, critics said.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 913

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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New Jersey officials condemned an executive order issued by President Donald Trump this week that purported to direct the U.S. Postal Service not to deliver mail-in ballots sent by individuals who do not appear on a federal registry, alarming voting advocates and elected officials.

Critics say the order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to restrict voting to gain a partisan advantage in the upcoming midterm …

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