Key facts
- A federal judge permanently blocked an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- The judge ruled the executive order unconstitutional.
- The judge cited separation of powers as a reason for blocking the order.
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to explain a tarp on the Kennedy Center's entrance.
- The tarp covers the Kennedy Center's entrance.
- Donald Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center building.
A U.S. federal judge has permanently blocked an executive order issued by President Trump's administration that aimed to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The judge ruled that the executive order was unconstitutional and violated the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches. The ruling effectively prevents the administration from implementing this directive.
In a separate legal action, the same federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide an explanation regarding a tarp that is currently covering the Kennedy Center's entrance. This order comes in the wake of the removal of Donald Trump's name from the building. The judge seeks to understand the purpose and current status of the tarp.