Supreme Court's 5-4 Decision Partially Revives Arizona Voter Law

Aug 22, 2024, 06:10 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has partially revived an Arizona law requiring documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. This decision comes in response to a request from the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans. The law, passed in 2022, mandates that all registered voters provide documentary proof of citizenship. The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision allows Arizona to enforce this requirement for those registering to vote using state forms, but not for those using federal forms, ahead of the November election. The Biden administration's Department of Justice had urged the court to reject the enforcement of this law, arguing that it conflicts with federal law. The ruling is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over voting rights and election integrity.