Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is weighing in on proposed changes to mail-in ballots, saying President Trump’s executive order violates the law. The recent directive from the Trump administration is being challenged in court.

Local Impact

The proposed changes would require states to hand over eligible voter lists to the United States Postal Service. Kaul said this gives too much control to the federal government and worries people will be wrongfully denied their right to vote.

Twenty-three Democratic-led states, including Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, are among those suing to block the directive. Kaul said the federal government, particularly the president and his administration, need to stop trying to tell states how to run elections.

Under the directive, if states fail to provide a list with everyone set to receive mail-in ballots, the Postal Service could deny delivery of them. President Trump said his goal is to stop fraud from mail-in voting.

Constitutional Concerns

Kaul said the case is currently making its way through court and he expects the judge will rule in his favor in the coming weeks. If not, Kaul said the directive could create significant confusion for upcoming elections.

Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Ann Jacobs also expressed concerns, saying it appears to allow the federal government through the post office to prevent or veto the use of absentee voting by mail, which is extremely popular not only in Wisconsin but across the nation.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.