This executive order directs actions that could be significant barriers for lawfully registered voters to cast their vote and meet a national ballot receipt deadline. The enforcement and reporting mechanisms will also cause a chilling effect for people who provide information on immigration forms, especially those in mixed status families. Health equity is tied to voting and civic participation. For example, rates of infant mortality are higher among Black and American Indian communities than white communities, but this disparity shrinks for all racial and ethnic groups in states that have better civic health and voter participation.
Executive Office of the President - White House Office
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Date Enacted
March 25, 2025
Last Updated
May 30, 2025
Policy Type
Healthcare Delivery, Services & Quality
Immigrant Health
Summary
This executive order attempts to encumber voter registration processes. On its face, it seeks to prohibit foreign nationals from voting in federal elections and directs a nationwide mail ballot receipt deadline. It orders the Election Assistance Commission to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in its national mail voter registration form and directs agencies to exchange immigration information for state-level prosecution of noncitizens unlawfully registered to vote.
Impact Analysis
Take Institutional Action
As of May 20, 2025 three is significant litigation related to this EO and it is not in effect. In the meantime, use this moment to ensure your institution as well as your local and state partners are utilizing nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs, such as those developed by Vot-ER (https://vot-er.org/about/), to set a culture of civic engagement up at your institution and in your community.
Associated or Derivative Policies
N/A
Policy Prior to 2025
Additional Resources
APHA - Advancing Health Equity through Protecting and Promoting Access to Voting https://www.apha.org/policy-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-briefs/policy-database/2023/01/18/access-to-voting
