The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that favored the Republican National Committee, allowing Arizona’s election integrity law to remain in effect before a critical ballot printing deadline.
The 5-4 decision permitted state officials to reject voter registration forms without proof of citizenship.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett dissented alongside liberal justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
However, the court narrowly ruled against another provision of the law that would have hindered mail-in voting for president without proof of citizenship.
This decision was made just before Arizona’s ballot-printing deadline for the current election.
Despite being passed in 2022, the law had not been enforced.
Republican chairman Michael Whatley hailed the ruling as a “huge win” for election integrity.
“The Supreme Court just ruled that the state of Arizona must REJECT state voter registration forms without proof of US citizenship. This follows an emergency SCOTUS appeal from the RNC. A seismic win in the fight to stop non-citizens from voting,” he responded on X.
Democratic elections attorney Marc Elias also declared the ruling a victory for Democrats.
“U.S. Supreme Court REJECTS key parts of GOP motion to restore voter suppression law for 2024,” said Elias. “A MAJOR victory for voting rights and Arizona voters. Proud of the work my team did to secure a big court victory at this critical time.”
As the nation approaches a critical election, the impact of this ruling will undoubtedly be felt far beyond Arizona’s borders, shaping the landscape of future electoral laws and practices.
It is clear that this decision will continue to fuel debates and discussions on both sides of the political spectrum in the ongoing quest to safeguard democratic principles while ensuring fair and secure elections for all citizens.
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