Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said the agency was aware of the order but that it would have no bearing on the April 1 elections. He said the agency was waiting on changes to state or federal law — which executive orders cannot make — to update guidance for local

President Trump earlier this week issued an executive order calling for all voters to provide proof of citizenship before receiving a ballot.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to enforce a nationwide requirement for voters to show documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, but Illinois has stated it will not comply with this order.