Applaud the Judge Who Defended Voting Rights and Democracy

A federal judge just delivered a major win for democracy — and it deserves our applause.

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked key parts of Donald Trump’s executive order that would have required citizenship verification to vote, a move that would have created new barriers for eligible voters and undermined long-standing election laws. Her ruling was clear and powerful: presidents do not get to unilaterally rewrite the rules of our elections.

This decision protects millions of voters from confusion, intimidation, and unnecessary hurdles — including military service members and Americans living overseas, who would have been especially harmed by Trump’s order. The judge reaffirmed a foundational principle of our democracy: Congress and the states set election rules, not the White House acting alone.

At a time when false claims about voter fraud are being used to justify restrictive policies, this ruling stands up for facts, fairness, and the constitutional balance of power. It sends a strong message that making voting harder is not the same as making elections more secure — and that the courts will step in when democracy is threatened.

Add your name to applaud Judge Kollar-Kotelly for defending the Constitution, protecting voters’ rights, and ensuring that our elections remain accessible, lawful, and fair.