Justice Department Sues Arizona Over New Law Requiring Federal Voters To Show Proof Of Citizenship
The Justice Department announced Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against Arizona, claiming that a new state law that requires voters to show proof o...
The Justice Department announced Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against Arizona, claiming that a new state law that requires voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship in order to cast a ballot in presidential elections is unconstitutional. A replica of the Liberty Bell in front of Arizona State Capitol Building at sunrise. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Arizona's House Bill 2492– which was signed into law in March by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and slated to take effect next year–would require anyone voting for president or voting by mail in any federal election to provide proof of citizenship and documentation of their birthplace before registering to vote.