President Trump signed an executive order requiring DHS to create a federal list of U.S. citizens and directing the Postal Service to only send mail ballots to voters on the federal list. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social expects the EO to be blocked by courts.

I've now had a chance to review this purported EO, and it will definitely be blocked in its entirety as soon as the lawyers can get to court. The Framers made sure the President did not have the power to create a national voting list, or dictate to states how they run elections.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in Watson v. RNC, which may bar states from counting mail ballots that are cast by #Election Day but arrive after polls close. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CNN to discuss the case.

We hope you'll register for the ABA's virtual panel on Voting Rights and Election Protection, where CEIR's Angie Pitha and other experts will discuss the upcoming #midterms and options to support #election officials: https://loom.ly/ABRJsXE

The #Senate is now debating the SAVE America Act, the #elections bill that has become President Trump's top legislative priority. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to the Guardian about the proposal: https://loom.ly/NxVU0No

Nearly half of Americans support the idea of National Guard troops being deployed to the #polls, according to a new survey. But that policy would violate federal law, as CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told PBS NewsHour.

President Trump has called for an end to mail #voting, but tens of millions of Americans from both parties rely on it as a secure, accessible way to vote. Read more of @beckerdavidj.bsky.social's comments in the Palm Beach Post: https://loom.ly/FSdmonY

Our elections are as secure and verifiable today as they have ever been in American history, despite some conspiracy theorists' repeated claims to the contrary. How do we know our #elections are secure? Watch CEIR's newest explainer video to find out.

I have yet to talk to a single election official, R or D, who actually supports this bill. It would mandate a vast new expensive bureaucracy be put in place in months, and burden every voter in the US. Election policy should come from the states, not Washington, DC.

Alaska is one of at least 10 states that have already shared highly sensitive #voter data with the #DOJ. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social testifed before Alaska lawmakers this week to explain the privacy risks of that decision.

Can the president cancel the midterm #elections? In short: no. Even if President Trump attempted to cancel the #midterms, the Constitution and federal law make clear that he has no authority to do so. Learn more in CEIR's newest 60-second explainer video.

As the election season begins, I know there are lots of concerns about federal interference, and a sense of darkness about where our democracy is headed. But it's important to remember that elections are a celebration of our democracy, and we should allow ourselves to feel the JOY of VOTING. /1

When #election offices are flooded with public record requests, it can bring their work to a grinding halt. Washington state Director of Elections Stuart Holmes and CEIR Research Director Christopher Mann joined the “High Turnout Wide Margins” podcast to discuss that issue: https://loom.ly/OJRuXl0#election

Interesting that DOJ failed to mention in their press release that they are already 0 for 3 in these cases. These states were wise to protect their citizens’ sensitive info from a fed’l gov’t that has already had to admit they’ve already released this data. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...

Even as some Trump allies have continued to spread false claims about widespread #election fraud, those same allies have declined to defend their claims in court. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined the "Grounded" podcast to discuss: https://loom.ly/8Vk_xHs

How can #election offices best handle public records requests? Washington state Director of Elections Stuart Holmes and CEIR Research Director Christopher Mann joined the “High Turnout Wide Margins” podcast to discuss Washington’s innovative answer to that question. https://loom.ly/OJRuXl0

Why is the decentralization of our #elections so important? Because it serves as "one of the great security features of our system," CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told NPR earlier this month.

Elections experts warn that the SAVE Act may have unintended consequences. CEIR'S David Becker told CNN the bill is "clearly based on this myth that there is widespread fraud" and could create unnecessary barriers for US citizens attempting to vote.

"I think it's safe to say this is unprecedented. We have never seen a president try to exert executive authority over elections in the states like we have." CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined "Face the Nation" to discuss federal #election policy.

Can anyone find out who you voted for? Thankfully, our #election systems are designed to ensure #voter privacy. How do we know? Watch CEIR's latest 60-second explainer video to find out.

Can President Trump really "nationalize" #voting, as he has called for his party to do? Not according to the Constitution. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to CNN about the #Elections Clause: https://loom.ly/t6S6YkE

On Tuesday, the court unsealed the affidavit that led to the search of Fulton County's election office. Elections expert and CEIR Executive Director David Becker shared his analysis on CBS News, calling the affidavit "pretty weak."

"When you hear these lies from these grifters who continue to try to profit off of the lies about the 2020 election, ask them to tell it to a judge." CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined Democracy Now! to discuss #election misinformation.

Despite President Trump and his allies' claims to the contrary, noncitizen #voting remains incredibly rare, as a new CEIR research report affirms. Read the full research review here: https://loom.ly/9kClKbE

Why was DNI Tulsi Gabbard present for the FBI search of #Fulton County's #election office? CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told CNN that Gabbard's shifting explanations don't hold up: https://loom.ly/YkSrEN0

We know what happened in 2020 in Fulton County, Georgia. So, why did the FBI seize 2020 #election records? CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social explains: "This is less about 2020 than it is about 2026 and 2028."

We are thrilled that the New York Times editorial board included CEIR's Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) as one of three initiatives "helping to protect election officials and safeguard the [election] process." https://loom.ly/t4VVQr4

The FBI search in Fulton County was related to the 2020 #election, but CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told CBS News: "It looks like this is much more likely that this is about delegitimizing a future election: 2026 [or] 2028."

What is the legal justification for the FBI search of the Fulton County #elections office? And is there a statute of limitations in the case? CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social has the answers to those questions and more.

"This election has been reviewed more than any election in world history -- the Georgia election in particular." CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to discuss the FBI search of the Fulton County #elections office.

The #DOJ has sued 24 states and DC in its effort to gain access to sensitive #voter data. But why is this data so important? That question and more are answered in CEIR's latest 60-second explainer video.

Even as the president has floated the idea of canceling the #midterms, thousands of dedicated election officials remain determined to run them. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about the upcoming #elections: https://loom.ly/RoRDMfQ#midterms#elections

The #DOJ revealed in a court filing that two #DOGE employees communicated with an advocacy group seeking to “overturn election results in certain states." The news raises more concerns about the government's potential mishandling of Americans' private data.

More than five years after #January6th, election misinformation continues to spread. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social recently joined CBS News to discuss the need to combat false #election claims.

A California judge has dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking access to the state's #voter data. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social recently spoke to the Guardian about the #DOJ lawsuits: https://loom.ly/NonCIos

"It keeps getting worse for him." CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about a federal judge's ruling blocking large portions of Trump's executive order on #elections: https://loom.ly/-bmzViM

Florida's governor has called for a special session to redraw the state's #congressional map. CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social recently spoke to Politico about the administrative burden of #redistricting: https://loom.ly/4icjjms

The #DOJ has now sued 23 states over access to private #voter data. “What the DOJ is trying to do is something that should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told AP. https://loom.ly/j_JDfs8

“We know what really happened on that day. And yet, there is a danger in forgetting that." CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to mark five years since #January6.

As we mark five years since #January6, the need to protect our #elections is even clearer. CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social: “The federal government is positioning itself as the primary destabilizing force in our elections."

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you to the thousands of #election officials across the country who work tirelessly every day to ensure our #votes count.

Despite the ongoing pressure on election systems and the people who support them, CEIR has made incredible strides in 2025. Thank you for standing with us. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating: https://loom.ly/xAO5sKE

What do #Trump's election-related actions this year tell us about the 2026 #midterms? CEIR's executive director, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, spoke to the Guardian about the future of our elections: https://loom.ly/867laS4

Thank you to CNN's Kyung Lah and @beckerdavidj.bsky.social for their fascinating conversation on lessons learned from 2025 #elections and the path to 2026. Watch the full webinar here: https://loom.ly/qkrdRCM

We're thrilled that CNN correspondent Kyung Lah will be joining Executive Director David Becker (@beckerdavidj.bsky.social) for our webinar on Monday. If you haven't already, you can register here: https://loom.ly/MRuxQvo

How will the ongoing #redistricting battles affect election officials across the country? CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined "The Takeout" to discuss next steps. https://loom.ly/ymKFe5k

Happy #ElectionDay! And thank you to the thousands of election officials and poll workers helping to ensure a smooth voting process across dozens of states today.

The DOJ plans to monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey when the states hold elections next week. CEIR's David Becker (@beckerdavidj.bsky.social) spoke to the LA Times about the news. https://loom.ly/fQk43Xg

In honor of Pro Bono Week, we want to thank the attorneys who volunteer their time with the Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) to assist election officials facing threats or harassment simply for doing their jobs. https://loom.ly/5uzCv8Q

As we celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day today, poll workers' service is more vital than ever. One of the best ways to learn about why our elections are secure is to become a part of them, CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social said.