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Proof-of-Citizenship at Registration Could Lock Eligible Voters Out
politics7 days ago

Proof-of-Citizenship at Registration Could Lock Eligible Voters Out

A GOP push to require proof of citizenship to register to vote (the SAVE Act) is framed as a safeguard against noncitizen voting, but critics warn it would disenfranchise legal voters who lack documentation or are deterred by extra steps. State experiences with SAVE-based screening show misflagging and administrative errors that can remove or delay eligible voters, often affecting people of color and young voters; a Kansas 2011 law, blocked after it blocked tens of thousands of registrations with very few noncitizen registrations, serves as a cautionary precedent. Other states (New Hampshire, Arizona, Texas, Idaho) report similar issues and disparate impact. Given the rarity of actual noncitizen votes, many argue the potential harm to eligible voters outweighs any modest fraud prevention.

via CNN|
#election-law#politics#proof-of-citizenship
New federal voter-ID push could curb eligible voters, critics warn
politics11 days ago

New federal voter-ID push could curb eligible voters, critics warn

Republicans in Congress push the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed measure that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and standardize photo-ID for ballots, among other provisions. Advocates say it could sharply limit turnout by affecting naturalized citizens, name-changed spouses, students, rural residents, and overseas voters, while election officials warn it would impose new costs and training burdens. Though it passed the House previously, Senate approval is uncertain and many Republicans and Democrats alike worry about implementation and potential disenfranchisement.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#citizenship-verification#election-law#elections
Supreme Court revives GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot rule
law1 month ago

Supreme Court revives GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot rule

The Supreme Court revived Republican Rep. Mike Bost’s challenge to Illinois’s rule allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within two weeks after the election, in a 7-2 decision that focused on standing rather than the constitutionality of the rule. Chief Justice Roberts said candidates have a concrete interest in counting rules and election integrity, while Justice Jackson, joined by Justice Sotomayor, dissented, arguing against granting candidates special standing. The case, which lower courts had dismissed for lack of injury, reflects ongoing partisan battles over mail‑in voting and late-arriving ballots.

via The Guardian|
#election-law#illinois#law
Supreme Court Lets Challenge to Illinois’ Late-Ballot Rule Move Forward
politics1 month ago

Supreme Court Lets Challenge to Illinois’ Late-Ballot Rule Move Forward

SCOTUS, in a 7-2 ruling authored by Chief Justice Roberts, revived Rep. Michael Bost’s challenge to Illinois’ 14-day late-ballot rule, holding that a candidate has a concrete stake and standing to challenge the vote-counting rules. The case is sent back to lower courts for further proceedings; the court did not rule on the law’s legality. Justice Barrett concurred with the outcome but not the reasoning, while Justices Sotomayor and Jackson dissented, warning of broad implications for election litigation.

via CBS News|
#ballot-counting#election-law#illinois
Supreme Court opens door to more election challenges with absentee-ballot ruling
politics1 month ago

Supreme Court opens door to more election challenges with absentee-ballot ruling

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts, revived Republican Rep. Michael Bost’s challenge to Illinois’ rule allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within two weeks. The court held that candidates have a concrete interest in how votes are counted, potentially broadening standing for election-rule challenges and signaling more post-election litigation; lower courts had dismissed the suit for lack of standing. Dissenters warned the ruling could destabilize elections by inviting chaos and more lawsuits after contested elections.

via CNN|
#absentee-ballots#election-law#politics
Supreme Court to Decide on Mail-In Ballot Laws and Voting Restrictions
law3 months ago

Supreme Court to Decide on Mail-In Ballot Laws and Voting Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a practice currently allowed in about 20 states, including Mississippi, which is contesting a law that grants a five-day grace period for mail ballots. The case could impact voting procedures and the counting of late-arriving ballots in future elections.

via NPR|
#election-law#grace-period#law
Supreme Court Considers Challenges to Mail-In Ballot Laws and Election Litigation
law4 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Challenges to Mail-In Ballot Laws and Election Litigation

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case involving Illinois voting rules, where Rep. Michael Bost challenged the constitutionality of allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day. The justices questioned the standing of candidates to sue based on their chances of winning, with skepticism expressed about the broad ability of any candidate to challenge election rules. The case highlights debates over election law and candidate rights to challenge voting procedures.

via NPR|
#ballot-counting#candidate-standing#election-law