The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Arizona laws requiring voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to vote, citing voter suppression and violations of federal voting rights laws. The plaintiffs, including nonprofits, the Democratic National Committee, the Arizona Democratic Party, and three native tribes, challenged the laws on various grounds including discrimination against naturalized citizens. The court found that many provisions of the laws were unlawful measures of voter suppression and violated the National Voter Registration Act and the Civil Rights Act. The court’s decision permanently enjoins government officials from enforcing the invalid provisions of the laws. This ruling is seen as a major victory for voting rights and comes amid President Trump’s immigration policy changes. The decision also reinforces protections for naturalized citizens and upholds the principle of equal protection under the law. The ruling highlights the importance of ensuring fair and equal access to the voting process for all eligible voters.
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