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Law’s Atiba Ellis comments on President Trump’s executive order on elections

Trump’s executive order on elections: What it could mean for Ohio
cleveland.comAtiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, said President Trump’s executive order on elections could be disruptive even if courts strike it down, as it “relies heavily on the belief that there is a substantial amount of fraud.” He predicted lawsuits if states lose federal funds. “I think that is the fault line where the lawsuit will happen,” Ellis said.