In yet another case of judicial overreach, a federal judge in Washington state, U.S. District Judge John Chun, blocked enforcement of key provisions in President Trump’s Executive Order 14248 against Washington and Oregon on January 9, 2026. The Executive Order increased requirements on states in terms of how they could conduct elections, including by requiring proof of citizenship and limiting mail-in ballots.
For context, the 75-page ruling found that the order violated the separation of powers and exceeded presidential authority by attempting to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and by requiring mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day.
Both Washington and Oregon sued in April, arguing it infringed on state election powers. Reacting to the biased ruling, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson vowed to appeal, while AG Nick Brown hailed it as a victory for voters and the rule of law.
In any case, in the inital 75-page ruling, U.S. District Judge John Chun claimed, Fox News Digital reports, “As stated by the Supreme Court, although the Constitution vests the executive power in the President, ‘[i]n the framework of our Constitution, the President’s power to see that the laws are faithfully executed refutes the idea that he is to be a lawmaker.’”
Reacting to this blatant overreach of authority, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson gave a fiery statement to Fox News Digital. “President Trump cares deeply about the integrity of our elections and his executive order takes lawful actions to ensure election security. This is not the final say on the matter and the Administration expects ultimate victory on the issue,” she noted.
Claiming victory in a statement of his own, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown whined, “Today’s ruling is a huge victory for voters in Washington and Oregon, and for the rule of law. The court enforced the long-standing constitutional rule that only States and Congress can regulate elections, not the Election Denier-in-Chief.”
In the lawsuit at the center of this scandal, which was filed last year, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs asserted, “We oppose requirements that suppress eligible voters and will continue to advocate for inclusive and equitable access to registration while protecting the integrity of the process.
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Continuing his comments, he maintained his strained, biased line of reasoning. “The U.S. Constitution guarantees that all qualified voters have a constitutionally protected right to vote and to have their votes counted,” the bureaucrat alleged.
The same source brazenly declared, “We will work with the Washington Attorney General’s Office to defend our constitutional authority and ensure Washington’s elections remain secure, fair, and accessible,” in the clearly political document.
Reacting to the ruling on social media, the official Oregon GOP noted, “On Friday, US District Judge Chun in Seattle blocked Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, undermining efforts to ensure only American citizens vote. The judge also blocked requirement that ballots be received by Election Day to be counted.”
When the news reached social media, conservatives were enraged. “These judges are being paid off or something prove me wrong cause no way they making these rules,” one user reacted under a post from Fox News.
“I don’t see how this is correct! It’s a Federal Election, not State election. The President has the authority to decide these things. If the States wish to be represented Federally I don’t see how they can dictate terms it should be the other way!”, another pointed out.
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