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Trump's voter ID executive order blocked following lawsuit by California, other states
By Helen Jeong at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
California and 19 other blue states successfully sued the federal government, permanently blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on voter ID and mail-in ballots, state Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office announced Wednesday.
Trump had issued the executive order in March to require v...
Key takeaway “We sued President Trump over his attempt to unilaterally impose voting restrictions across the country — and we won,” Bonta said in a statement after the ruling was issued Wednesday.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The permanent block on President Donald Trump's executive order on voter ID and mail-in ballots has significant implications for California's voting landscape. With the ruling, local initiatives seeking to overhaul voter ID requirements and ballot counting processes in the state can now move forward without the threat of federal interference. California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has made it clear that his office will continue to fight against attempts to restrict voting rights, and this victory sets a strong precedent for future challenges. As the state continues to navigate its own voting regulations, the court's decision reaffirms the power of states to regulate their own elections, free from unilateral federal directives. This development is likely to influence the trajectory of local voting reform efforts, and Californians can expect to see ongoing debates and proposals on voter ID and ballot counting in the coming months.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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What is this story about? California and 19 other blue states successfully sued the federal government, permanently blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on voter ID and mail-in ballots, state Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office announced Wednesday.
Trump had issued the executive order in March to require v...
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