Episode 980: An Activist-Proposed National Emergency Executive Order Would Trump State Election Law. Scholars Say It’s Unconstitutional.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for March 3, 2026

An Activist-Proposed National Emergency Executive Order Would Trump State Election Law. Scholars Say It’s Unconstitutional.

We reported yesterday on a recent election denier summit where a proposed presidential executive order declaring a national emergency was pushed. Its intent is to exert federal control over the midterm election. Scholars say it’s blatantly unconstitutional.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Democracy Docket - Read a draft of the emergency executive order for Trump to take control of elections
Washington Post – Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
Executive Functions, Bob Bauer - Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections
Cato Institute - Trump’s Draft Executive Order Would Be a Sea Change to How Americans Vote and How Elections Are Run
The Hill - Trump says he’s not considering declaring a national emergency ahead of midterms
Issue One - Reported White House Move to Take Over Elections Would Violate the Constitution

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - Meeting of 2020 Trump Election Operatives Considers 2026 Litigation Strategies and Declaring a National Emergency to Interfere with the Midterms
American Democracy Minute - (Feb 2026) Can President Trump Mandate Voter ID for the Midterms? He May Try, But the U.S. Constitution Says He Doesn’t Have the Authority.

Groups Taking Action:

Protect Democracy, States United Democracy Center, American Oversight, League of Women Voters

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