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Bluetus

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21. Without a doubt. Just a reminder,

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #12)

Tue Mar 31, 2026, 08:18 PM

13 hrs ago

EO's only have effect as instructions to executive branch employees. EOs cannot direct states, Congress, the courts, corporations, or individuals to do anything.

This one is written in the form of a directive to executive branch employees. But it is a direction for them to perform an illegal act. And even if it is not struck down, it must be ignored by states because it has no legally binding authority on them and undoubtedly would violate many state election laws.

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