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As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead
Republican-led states are enacting laws requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register or vote amid federal Senate stalemate, affecting millions of voters, experts say.
- While the U.S. Senate remains deadlocked, proof-of-citizenship legislation in South Dakota, Utah, Florida, and Missouri has advanced, with legal challenges ongoing since last year.
- The federal SAFE Act would require proof of citizenship for voter registration, driven by concerns about noncitizen voting, and supported by Republicans and advocates.
- The measures would require documentary proof such as a U.S. passport, citizen naturalization certificate, or birth certificate and government-issued photo ID, while some bills instruct election officials to check records using U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement online services and state data.
- Those who fail verification could be limited to voting in federal elections, as Kansas blocked over 31,000 citizens after adopting a proof law 15 years ago.
- Given court history, about 21 million people lack easy access to proof of citizenship, with legal challenges ongoing, including a trial last month in New Hampshire and a lawsuit over Wyoming's law.
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