"Federal Judge Upholds Arizona's Voter Citizenship Proof Requirement"

A federal judge upheld Arizona's new voting laws requiring proof of citizenship, stating that the state has an interest in preventing voter fraud and promoting public confidence in elections. However, the judge found that a requirement for individuals to include their state or country of birth violates certain laws. The laws were passed in response to Joe Biden's 2020 victory, and while supporters claim they only affect voters without proof of citizenship, opponents argue that hundreds of thousands of people could be affected. The ruling states that Arizona has required proof of citizenship since 2005, and the new laws aim to prevent non-citizens from registering or voting, despite non-citizen voting being rare.