Supreme Court in 5-4 Decision Partially Allows Arizona Voter Citizenship Proof Law

Aug 22, 2024, 07:53 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision on August 22, 2024, has allowed Arizona to partially enforce a state law requiring residents to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. This ruling permits Arizona to mandate proof of citizenship for those registering with state forms, but not for those using federal forms. The decision comes ahead of the November election and responds to a request from the Republican National Committee. However, the Court rejected a Republican effort to block over 41,000 voters from casting ballots in the presidential election. The ruling is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over voter registration laws and election integrity.