Can the Trump administration withhold certain federal funding items to states that refuse to put in anti-fraud measures? Force their hands and expose those states that refuse?
Probably. Remember the constant threatening of the withholding of highway and education funds to states that disagrees.
Interesting question. Off-hand I would say “no”. The only reference to elections in the constitution is in
Article I
Section. 4.
The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.
Is an Id requiment under “...manner of holding Elections...” and of the “regulations” it can establish or alter?
Seems so but no idea what the Court would say
When federal funds are withheld there is some connection between the object being extorted and the source of the funds. Example- withholding highway funds until lower speed limits are required. There is a connection. Federal funds for elections are small so there would be no real impact.