Federal Government Escalates Voting Access Restrictions Amid Legal Battles

The federal government is intensifying efforts to limit voting access, including President Trump's recent dismantling of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission by firing its members. The Department of Justice has also warned state election officials of criminal charges for non-citizen voting, while Homeland Security links financial aid to states' compliance with a 2025 executive order on voter citizenship verification. These actions are occurring despite federal court rulings, such as one rejecting the use of the Postal Service for such enforcement.