# Judge Blocks Trump's Election Order

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-26T12:51:49+00:00
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A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s controversial executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list and controlling mail-in ballots for the upcoming midterms, ruling it unconstitutional and an overreach of presidential power. This marks the second time this week a judge halted one of Trump’s election-related orders — the previous one requiring proof of citizenship to register was also struck down. States like Arizona, where mail voting is widespread, are cheering the decision as a victory for voters, especially military families and rural residents. The White House insists the order is lawful and plans to appeal, arguing the lawsuits were premature — but the judge called that impractical given the approaching election deadlines. Critics warn the plan would politicize the Postal Service and overburden election officials, raising fresh questions about presidential authority in election administration. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f32549d6f9ab1b8

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