Objective 10.1 | Project 2025 Tracker

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Category 10: Suppressing Voting Rights and Civil Liberties

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Objective 10.1 : Restrict Mail-In Voting

What It Means

Ban or limit mail voting

Our Analysis: To suppress opposition through legal and procedural means, including voter roll purges, ID laws, and reduced polling access — disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.

Source References

Pages: pp. 124–128
Chapters: Election Integrity, DOJ, Homeland Security
Quotes: “Congress should require voter ID for all federal elections.”

Methodology

Project 2025 proposes federal legislation to mandate voter ID nationwide, citing election security. It also pushes for states to adopt similar restrictions and eliminate same-day registration.

Tracking Notes

We are monitoring for actions that align with this intent, based on how this objective was derived: Project 2025 proposes federal legislation to mandate voter ID nationwide, citing election security. It also pushes for states to adopt similar restrictions and eliminate same-day registration.

April 4, 2025 at 6:24 pm: Status change: On March 12, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to draft legislation that would mandate a nationwide voter ID requirement and significantly restrict mail-in voting, including eliminating no-excuse absentee ballots for federal elections. The order also calls on the Election Assistance Commission to revise federal guidelines to discourage same-day registration and promote in-person voting.

Status: In Progress

Last Updated: April 3, 2025

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Objective 10.2 : Federal Voter ID Mandate

What It Means

Require ID for all voters

Our Analysis: To consolidate election oversight under partisan actors who can manipulate certification and outcomes in favor of one party.

Source References

Pages: pp. 125–129
Chapters: USPS, DOJ, Election Strategy
Quotes: “Mail-in voting is ripe for fraud and should be severely restricted.”

Methodology

This objective reflects the plan’s call to roll back pandemic-era mail voting expansions and restore “chain of custody” rules. It advocates tighter USPS regulation and state-level bans on no-excuse absentee ballots.

Tracking Notes

We are monitoring for actions that align with this intent, based on how this objective was derived: This objective reflects the plan's call to roll back pandemic-era mail voting expansions and restore achain of custodya rules. It advocates tighter USPS regulation and state-level bans on no-excuse absentee ballots.

April 4, 2025 at 6:24 pm: Status change: On March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to work with states on implementing uniform voter ID requirements for federal elections. The order also calls for a review of vote-by-mail procedures and increased regulation of ballot collection practices, aligning with Project 2025''s objective to tighten voting rules and limit pandemic-era voting expansions.

Status: In Progress

Last Updated: April 3, 2025

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Objective 10.3 : Eliminate Same-Day Registration

What It Means

Ban same-day registration

Our Analysis: To intimidate voters and volunteers by blurring lines between civilian law enforcement and political operatives.

Source References

Pages: pp. 89–91, 130–132
Chapters: DOJ, Homeland Security, Civil Rights
Quotes: “Federal agencies should prioritize suppression of left-wing extremism and restore law and order.”

Methodology

Project 2025 urges the DOJ to shift its domestic terrorism focus toward protest movements, especially those on the left, under the banner of public safety. It supports increased surveillance and harsher penalties for demonstrations deemed disruptive.

Tracking Notes

We are monitoring for actions that align with this intent, based on how this objective was derived: Project 2025 urges the DOJ to shift its domestic terrorism focus toward protest movements, especially those on the left, under the banner of public safety. It supports incre'sed surveillance and harsher penalties for demonstrations deemed disruptive.

April 4, 2025 at 6:24 pm: Status change: In March 2025, the Trump administration endorsed legislation introduced by congressional allies that would ban same-day voter registration in federal elections. The White House issued a formal statement supporting the bill, citing concerns about election security. This marks a significant advancement toward the Project 2025 objective of eliminating same-day registration.

Status: In Progress

Last Updated: April 3, 2025

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