Federal judge permanently blocks key parts of Trump election order, including proof-of-citizenship voter registration requirement

What exactly did the judge block?

The ruling permanently blocked most of Trump's election executive order, including the provision that would have required documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Several reports also say the order included other election-related changes beyond the citizenship requirement. La Jornada,Oneindia,Goodreturns

Why did the court say Trump could not impose the requirement?

Judge Denise Casper said the Constitution does not give the president specific powers over elections and that election regulation is assigned to the states and Congress. On that basis, she found the order exceeded presidential authority and violated the separation of powers. Owensboro Messenger…,EL PAÍS,Hill

What happens next after this ruling?

The administration cannot enforce the blocked parts of the order under this ruling. Similar proof-of-citizenship requirements could still be pursued through Congress, where related legislation was under consideration but had not yet passed both chambers. Guardian,Hill,NewsMax