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LULAC SECURES SWEEPING FEDERAL COURT VICTORY IN DEFENSE OF VOTERS' RIGHTS
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Wins Injunction
Halting Anti-Voter Executive Order That Threatened to Disenfranchise Millions

Washington, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today
hailed a landmark federal court ruling that strikes down key provisions of a
controversial executive order seeking to impose documentary proof of citizenship
for voter registration—an effort that posed a direct threat to millions of
eligible voters across the country, especially in Latino, Black, Indigenous,
student, and military communities.

U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued a preliminary injunction
preventing the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) from enforcing Section 2(a)
of Executive Order 14248, which had instructed the EAC to alter the federal voter
registration form to include new, burdensome documentation requirements. The
Court also blocked Section 2(d), which would have permitted federal agencies to
deny voters access to the federal registration form unless they could verify
citizenship, effectively rolling back decades of hard-fought voting protections.

"This decision is a crucial win for voting rights and a direct strike against
efforts to intimidate and disenfranchise Latino voters and communities of color,"
said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "LULAC
joined this legal challenge because the stakes were too high. This was a blatant
attempt to override federal law, bypass Congress, and deter lawful voters from
participating in our democracy. The Court rightly upheld the principle that
voting is a right—not a privilege reserved for a select few."

The Court's decision affirms that the president does not possess unilateral
authority to impose conditions on voter registration governed by the National
Voter Registration Act (NVRA), a statute enacted by Congress to streamline and
expand voter participation. Under this law, the EAC—not the Executive Branch—has
exclusive authority to determine the content of the federal voter registration
form. Any attempt by the president to dictate changes outside of that process is
unlawful and unconstitutional.

"This is not just a victory for LULAC, but for every eligible American voter,"
said Juan Proaño, LULAC Chief Executive Officer. "The Court sent a clear and
powerful message: no president can unilaterally rewrite election law to suppress
the vote. This ruling ensures our elections remain accessible, lawful, and free
from undue interference. It safeguards the voices of millions who depend on the
integrity of our democratic system."

Had the executive order been enforced, it would have placed an unlawful burden on
marginalized voters, many of whom do not possess the narrow forms of
identification that would have been required. The order also threatened to
eliminate the use of mail-in ballots in 17 states, disenfranchising voters with
disabilities, active-duty military personnel, and overseas citizens. Further, it
would have imposed harsh penalties on states that refused to comply, including
withholding essential federal funding.

"This executive order was an attempt—without any legal authority—to upend our
voter registration and mail-in voting processes," added Palomares. "The impact
would have been devastating, particularly for voters already facing barriers.
This ruling restores confidence in our democratic system. It reminds us that our
courts remain a vital defense against executive overreach."

LULAC served as lead plaintiff in the case, joined by its partners, the Secure
Families Initiative and the Arizona Students' Association, with legal
representation from the Campaign Legal Center and the State Democracy Defenders
Fund. Plaintiffs included college students, Latino voters, and members of the
military—all communities historically at higher risk of being disenfranchised.

"This ruling reaffirms the separation of powers and the checks and balances that
protect our freedoms," said Proaño. "It is a reminder that no one—not even a
former president—can stand above the Constitution. The rule of law prevailed."

LULAC has long been at the forefront of protecting the voting rights of
underrepresented communities and will continue to lead the fight against voter
suppression, intimidation, and any form of discrimination aimed at silencing the
voice of the American people.

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to
advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy,
community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide,
LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of
Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about
LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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