I thought that is a state's rights issue. Fed aren't supposed to tell the states what to do in voting. If they win every state that requires ID at all will be in peril.
Unfortunately the Constitution allows the Federal government to override states on election laws.
Section. 4.
The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.
Correct! However thats for FEDERAL ELECTIONS. AZ new law is for state elections.
FTFA
State law already requires Arizona residents who want to register to vote in state elections to provide proof of citizenship. But this legislation, passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature, extends those requirements to residents who are only voting in federal elections.
may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations
"by Law" to me would mean they'd have to pass a law making it illegal for states to require citizenship, no? Also as far as I'm aware there is at least one place where it's made pretty clear that only citizens are allowed to vote, but maybe I'm thinking of a state constitution.
Yes, that would suggest Congress has to draft a bill, pass it, and get the President to sign it or override his veto.
Unfortunately the Constitution allows the Federal government to override states on election laws.
No. It allows Congress to create election law.
Biden admin and their crony DoJ are not Congress.
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