Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer plans to file a lawsuit that would prevent nearly 100,000 Arizona residents from voting in state and local races this fall because they have not provided citizenship documents as required by state law. These residents have sworn that they are U.S. citizens but have not provided proof of citizenship. While they can still vote in federal elections, they may be barred from participating in state and local races if they do not provide the necessary documentation. Richer discovered a flaw in the verification process for citizenship through driver’s license registration records that allowed some residents to be deemed to have provided proof of citizenship when they had not. While this issue is being addressed by state officials, it has sparked concerns about the potential disenfranchisement of voters. The affected group of voters will still be able to participate in key presidential and Senate races, but may be excluded from competitive elections further down the ballot. Officials are working to ensure that affected voters can provide the required documents before Election Day to ensure full participation. Former President Donald Trump and his allies have raised concerns about noncitizen voting, but voter fraud claims have been debunked in Arizona. The focus remains on rectifying the verification process to avoid disenfranchising eligible voters.
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Legal action could prevent Arizona residents without citizenship documentation from voting in state elections
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