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Judge blocks Congress's noncitizen voting ban; Trump files appeal

October 3, 2026

Summary

The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's ruling that Congress cannot ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections, dismissing charges against a woman who voted in 2020. Separately, the Justice Department has asked a judge to allow Trump to reinstate a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from White House press briefings.

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Right

  • ‘Activist judge’ rules Congress cannot bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections
  • Trump files speedy appeal after Biden judge rules Congress can't ban noncitizens from voting

Far right

  • Biden Judge Claims Congress Can’t Stop Noncitizens from Voting

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