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Trump administration plans to use homeland security funds to force states into election changes
States could lose 20% of homeland security grants unless they adopt paper ballots, manual audits and federal citizenship checks, officials said.
- The Trump administration is threatening to withhold 20% of Homeland Security grants from States refusing to adopt new election mandates, including phasing out electronic voting systems and implementing citizenship verification requirements.
- New guidelines require States to utilize the SAVE database to vet voter rolls and transition to hand-marked paper ballots, targeting systems relied upon by about 30% of voters nationwide.
- These grants, expected to total more than $1 billion this fiscal year, fund critical infrastructure protection; however, Georgia officials estimate compliance will cost $66 million alone.
- Critics argue the SAVE system is flawed, potentially flagging eligible voters for removal, while legal experts expect States will challenge the mandate in Courts.
- The Constitution grants States authority over election administration, and previous administration attempts to leverage federal funding for policy goals have faced judicial blocks, suggesting similar legal scrutiny ahead.
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Trump admin threatens to withhold funds to states that resist election security reforms: report
Under the new rules, states are required to phase out certain electronic voting systems and utilize paper ballots. They must also run their voter roles through a citizenship verification database managed by DHS.
·Washington, United States
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Trump Threatens Election Funding Cuts to Force Changes
"The Trump administration is threatening to withhold tens of millions of dollars in federal homeland security funds from states unless they adopt a sweeping set of election changes," CNN reports."The move is part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to root out alleged voter fraud — despite stud
·New York, United States
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