Congressman García’s Statement on Trump’s Attempts to Undermine the Right to Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on Trump’s Executive Order that limits the right to vote:

“The Executive Order issued yesterday by the White House does the opposite of ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.’ It is an unconstitutional assault on the right to vote. Presidents cannot unilaterally override election laws duly enacted by Congress and the states.  

“Restricting vote-by-mail practices and imposing new proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration creates significant barriers that will disenfranchise voters all across our country—particularly in minority communities. This order would also empower DOGE to access sensitive personal data, raising concerns about privacy and the misuse of government power. 

“President Trump has been trying to undermine our democracy for years; he attempted to steal the 2020 election, incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and then issued blanket pardons for the January 6 rioters. He has zero credibility to talk about election integrity. We won’t let him steal our democracy. Congress and the courts must intervene to stop him, uphold the Constitution, and protect our right to vote.”

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