Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida's new proof-of-citizenship voting law has been challenged in court by voting rights groups, who argue that it violates the US Constitution and creates unnecessary barriers to voting. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, requires voters to provide citizenship paperwork and a photo ID when registering to vote and before voting at the ballot box.
Florida's new voting law requires voters to prove their citizenship. The law takes effect January 1, after the 2026 election cycle. Voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the law, arguing it violates the US Constitution. The groups claim the law creates barriers to voting, particularly for naturalized citizens, low-income voters, and nonwhite voters. The lawsuit asks the court to strike down the law and block its enforcement. The law is part of a larger effort to verify voter eligibility.
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