NEWS ALERT: Schumer, Jeffries, DNC files lawsuit to block order banning noncitizens from voting in federal elections

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Last week, President Trump signed an executive order requiring people to provide proof of American citizenship when they register to vote.

Now, top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the DNC have filed a lawsuit trying to block Trump’s order. Democrats have repeatedly claimed that noncitizens don’t vote in federal elections, but they’ve still filed a lawsuit to stop an order that would prevent noncitizens from voting.

From the New York Times: Nearly every arm of the Democratic Party united in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday night, arguing that a recent executive order signed by the president seeking to require documentary proof of citizenship and other voting reforms is unconstitutional.

The 70-page lawsuit, filed in Federal District Court in Washington, D.C., accuses the president of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.” It lists President Trump and multiple members of his administration as defendants.

“Although the order extensively reflects the president’s personal grievances, conspiratorial beliefs and election denialism, nowhere does it (nor could it) identify any legal authority he possesses to impose such sweeping changes upon how Americans vote,” the lawsuit says. “The reason why is clear: The president possesses no such authority.”

The lawsuit repeatedly argues that the Constitution gives the president no explicit authority to regulate elections, noting that the Elections Clause of the Constitution “is at the core of this action.” That clause says that states set the “times, places and manner” of elections, leaving them to decide the rules, oversee voting and try to prevent fraud. Congress may also pass federal voting laws.

Journalist Kyle Becker posted a copy of the lawsuit and wrote, “Democrats Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, and the DNC have filed a lawsuit against President Trump to stop his executive order banning non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. Now, why would they do that?”

“Donald Trump is trying to undermine our elections – so we are suing Donald Trump,” Schumer declared, refusing to use the title, “President Trump.”

Elias Law Group, founded by anti-Trump lawyer Marc Elias, wrote, “The lawsuit represents one of the first moments where seemingly every arm of the party is pushing back with one voice. Elias Law Group is proud to help Democrats hold the Trump administration accountable.”

WATCH: Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections

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