US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
The judge said written citizenship attestation is enough and blocked a rule that would have added paperwork for nearly one-third of Ohio voters.
- On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. issued a preliminary injunction blocking an Ohio law requiring documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at motor vehicle offices.
- Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature passed the citizenship requirement in March 2025 as part of a transportation appropriations bill, which Governor Mike DeWine signed last year.
- Oliver found the law likely violates the National Voter Registration Act because it requires more than the minimum necessary information; signed attestation of citizenship is sufficient for election officials to assess eligibility.
- Ben Stafford, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said eligible Ohioans can now register at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles without unnecessary paperwork, while Secretary of State Frank LaRose defended the mandate.
- President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully pushed Congress to pass the SAVE Act, arguing it would deliver Republicans a "guaranteed" win, though Reuters found federal prosecutors charged just 129 people under a federal "voting by aliens" statute.
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LaRose promises appeal of ruling that blocks Ohio’s citizenship ask for motor voters
(The Center Square) – Ohio’ will appeal a federal court ruling blocking a state law requiring a person to present proof of citizenship before registering to vote while applying for a state driver’s license.
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American Wire NewsOhio wanted voters to prove they’re citizens — federal judge says no
Calls for a Clinton-appointed “activist judge” to be removed rang out after he used a federal law to justify blocking a state from requiring proof of citizenship […]
Secretary LaRose to appeal federal court decision in voter registration case | The Highland County Press
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced this week that he will work with state attorneys to file an immediate appeal of a federal district court order enjoining a portion of Ohio’s motor voter law.
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Independent EspañolA federal judge temporarily blocked Ohio's citizenship test requirement for vehicle office registration, alleging conflict with federal law.The Secretary of State will appeal the decision, while other states face similar lawsuits for their citizenship requirements in voter registers.
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