A federal judge blocked key parts of President Trump's executive order on election integrity, leading to a divided response from both sides. The order was challenged by the Democratic National Party. The judge left some parts of the order intact while blocking others, citing the authority of Congress and individual states in regulating federal elections.
Key Points
Federal judge blocked key parts of Trump's executive order on election integrity.
Democratic National Party challenged the order in federal court.
Judge left some parts of the order intact while blocking others.
Congress and individual states have authority to regulate federal elections.
Pros
Some key parts of the executive order were left intact by the federal judge.
Cons
The order faced challenges from the Democratic National Party.
The executive branch does not have the same authority as Congress and individual states in regulating federal elections.