Tag: citizenship verification
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Florida Lawmakers Move to Add Citizenship Verification to Voter Registration
Florida legislators are advancing House Bill 985, which mandates citizenship verification for voter registration and introduces stricter ID requirements. Proponents argue it ensures election integrity, while opponents view it as unnecessary and potentially suppressive. This measure reflects national trends on voter eligibility, emphasizing the ongoing debate between election security and access.
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Judge Blocks New Citizenship Requirements in Latest Setback to Trump Election Executive Order
A federal judge has blocked provisions from former President Trump’s executive order that aimed to impose federal oversight on voter eligibility and citizenship verification. The ruling emphasizes that such changes require congressional approval, reinforcing the constitutional balance of power between state and federal election administration. Future attempts to alter election rules will face scrutiny.
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