Illinois elections unaffected by Trump's citizenship proof order

Illinois elections officials announced that voters will not need to show proof of U.S. citizenship in the April 1 elections. This decision comes despite a recent executive order from President Trump concerning mail-in ballots and voter registration requirements. The executive order, signed on March 25, requires states to enforce stricter voting rules, including not counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. Trump's order also threatens to withhold federal funding from states that do not comply. Matt Dietrich, a spokesman for the Illinois State Board of Elections, said the agency would not change its voting process for the upcoming elections. He acknowledged the executive order but stated that it does not yet have legal standing to alter local election protocols. The ACLU plans to challenge Trump's order, calling it an attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters. They argue that the requirement for proof of citizenship would disproportionately impact marginalized communities across the country.