Following are statements from Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund, and Roman Palomares, national president of LULAC, and Juan Proaño, executive director of LULAC, regarding today’s ruling in League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held that the president lacks the authority to impose a documentary proof-of-citizenship requirement on the federal voter registration form.

“This ruling is a resounding victory for democracy and the rule of law,” said Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund. “No president can trample the Constitution to impose burdensome restrictions that make it harder for Americans to vote—ID requirements would disproportionately impact certain citizens, such as those who cannot afford to meet them. Today’s decision reaffirms that Congress and the States run elections and that the president does not have the authority to manipulate our election systems for his benefit and his liking.”

"This is not just a victory for LULAC, but for every eligible 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 safeguards the voices of millions who depend on the integrity of our democratic system."

“Efforts to silence the voices and votes of the American electorate must not stand,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President.  “Our democracy depends on every voter’s confidence that they can cast their ballot freely and have it counted accurately.”

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