‘It’s going to be chaos’: On rural Navajo Nation, tribal leaders slam voter-ID bill
The Navajo Nation has unanimously opposed a voter-ID law pending in the US Senate, citing concerns it will disenfranchise tribal voters. The law would require people to bring ID to the polls and prove their citizenship in person when registering to vote, which could be challenging for many Navajo Nation residents who live in remote areas and lack required documents.
The Navajo Nation opposes a voter-ID law pending in the US Senate. The law would require ID at polls and proof of citizenship when registering. Many Navajo Nation residents live in remote areas and lack required documents. The reservation spans three Southwestern states and is the size of West Virginia. Tribal leaders say the law could impact the 420,000 enrolled members. Voting experts say non-citizens rarely vote in US elections.
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