Judge says New Hampshire must loosen proof-of-citizenship rules for voter registration
Summary
A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire must allow people to confirm they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote, even if they cannot provide official documents. This decision addresses a specific state rule and does not decide if requiring proof of citizenship is constitutional.Key Facts
- A federal judge, Samantha Elliott, issued the ruling in New Hampshire.
- The judge said voters can swear they are U.S. citizens if they lack documents.
- The ruling focuses on New Hampshire voter registration law.
- It does not decide if proof-of-citizenship rules are legal overall.
- This case is linked to election reforms supported by President Donald Trump and many Republicans.
- The case highlights possible problems with strict citizenship proof rules for voting.
- The judge made the decision late on a Thursday night.
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