In a move that has sparked controversy and opposition, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that mandates individuals to provide proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections. Critics have raised concerns about potential disenfranchisement as a result of this directive. The order specifies that individuals must produce official identification documents like passports, Real IDs, or military ID cards to register to vote. The Election Assistance Commission has been assigned the task of promptly updating federal voter registration forms. States are also required to eliminate noncitizens from voter rolls and cannot accept mail-in or absentee ballots post-Election Day. Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to the loss of essential federal election funding. The administration argues that this measure is essential to combat voter fraud, particularly noncitizen voting, even though instances of such fraud are rare. However, critics argue that the executive order goes beyond presidential authority and may infringe upon constitutional rights. Criticism has also been directed at the potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters, particularly in underserved communities with limited access to the necessary identification documents. The threat of withholding federal election funds from non-compliant states has drawn further backlash, with opponents describing it as coercive and an overreach into state election governance. It is anticipated that there will be several legal challenges to this executive order.