Dems Appeal Ruling After Judge Refuses To Block Trump Voting Order

In a statement, the ACLU argued that the executive order violates both federal law and the Constitution.

“The Constitution makes clear that only the states and Congress can set the rules for elections,” the organization said.

Attorneys representing the plaintiffs argued that the administration is attempting to take powers reserved for states and Congress.

“The Constitution is clear: the states and Congress — not the president — set the rules for our elections,” the attorneys said. “The Trump administration is attempting to seize that power for itself with an unlawful and dangerous executive order.”

The legal teams also argued that the order could affect organizations that assist voters, particularly those who rely heavily on mail-in ballots.