William Tong

Legal challenges continue over a proposed federal mail-in voting rule stemming from President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to restrict mail-in ballots to individuals verified as citizens. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Democrats argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election laws. The U.S. Postal Service is appealing the court decisions.

Legal challenges continue over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to create a citizenship verification list for elections. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Connecticut's attorney general argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election administration principles.

A legal battle over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's executive order continues, with opponents arguing it risks disenfranchising voters and violating election laws. Two federal judges have blocked the rule, while the U.S. Postal Service and voting rights groups challenge its implementation. The administration claims the measure aims to verify voter eligibility, but critics call it unconstitutional.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies, alleging they violate federal immigration laws. Defendants include state officials Ned Lamont and William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, who deny wrongdoing and claim their policies are legal.