Supreme Court Revives Part of Arizona Voter Law

The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated part of an Arizona voter law requiring documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, following a request from Republican entities. This decision impacts the November election where Arizona has become a focal point in the national voting rights debate.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a provision of an Arizona voter law that mandates documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. This move comes in response to a request from the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans.

The ruling comes ahead of the Nov. 5 election where Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris faces Republican former President Donald Trump. Arizona's legislature, controlled by Republicans, enacted the law in 2022 requiring applicants to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship for presidential elections and mail-in federal ballots.

While the Supreme Court revived restrictions related to the state voter registration form, it preserved a judicial decision blocking similar restrictions on the federal form. The Biden administration had challenged the law, claiming it violated the 1993 National Voter Registration Act. The Supreme Court's decision underscores Arizona's crucial role in the ongoing national debate over voting rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)