Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general seeking court permission to intervene in five federal lawsuits challenging a recent executive order issued by Donald Trump related to election security.
The legal effort centers on Executive Order No. 14399, signed on March 31, 2026, titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.” The order directs federal agencies to provide additional resources to states aimed at improving the accuracy and security of voter registration systems.
According to the order, one of the primary initiatives is the creation of a “State Citizenship List.” This list would be compiled by federal agencies and shared with state election officials, identifying individuals who are confirmed U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of a given state. The goal is to assist states in maintaining up-to-date and accurate voter rolls.
A second component of the order involves the United States Postal Service, which has been directed to develop new guidelines for handling mail-in and absentee ballots. Proposed measures include implementing tracking barcodes for official election mail, allowing states to submit lists of eligible absentee voters for ballot delivery, and restricting the transmission of ballots from unidentified individuals.
The executive order has faced legal challenges from several states and advocacy groups, including lawsuits led by California. Opponents argue the order exceeds federal authority and raises legal concerns.
Attorney General Marshall and the coalition of states are seeking to intervene in these cases, arguing that the order provides important tools for states to strengthen election integrity. The coalition is participating in two lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and three in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
In a statement, Marshall expressed support for the effort, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that only eligible voters participate in elections and that voter rolls remain accurate.
The coalition, led by Missouri’s attorney general, includes Alabama along with Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Texas.
The outcome of the legal challenges could determine whether states will be able to utilize the resources outlined in the executive order moving forward.
