Arizona officials have recently discovered that nearly 100,000 voters in the state did not provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. This revelation comes after a lawsuit filed by the Public Interest Legal Foundation against Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.
According to reports, the lawsuit alleged that the state had failed to comply with the National Voter Registration Act by not keeping accurate voter registration records. Subsequent investigations revealed that out of the 742,000 Arizona voters who registered between 2004 and 2021, around 99,000 did not provide the required proof of citizenship.
Arizona’s proof of citizenship requirement dates back to 2004 when voters approved Proposition 200, which mandated that individuals provide documentation such as a driver’s license or birth certificate to register to vote. This requirement was later upheld by a federal court in 2013 and has been enforced ever since.
Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has responded to the findings by stating that her office has been working to improve the voter registration process and address any discrepancies. She also emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of Arizona’s elections and maintaining accurate voter registration records.
While the exact impact of the 99,000 voters without proof of citizenship is unclear, it raises concerns about the potential for voter fraud and the need for stricter registration and verification processes. The Arizona officials are now faced with the challenge of reconciling the discrepancies in the voter registration records and ensuring that only eligible citizens are able to vote in future elections.
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