Pennsylvania Joins Suit Against Trump Voting Executive Order

Governor Josh Shapiro joined a multistate lawsuit led by California, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Washington on April 16, 2026, challenging Executive Order 14399. The order seeks to establish a federal list of eligible voters through the Department of Homeland Security and restrict mail-in voting by directing the USPS to require postage for ballot applications.

The lawsuit alleges the executive order unconstitutionally oversteps federal authority into state-administered elections. Pennsylvania's participation marks a high-profile constitutional showdown with implications for voting rights across all 50 states. The multistate coalition is seeking an injunction to block implementation.