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Trump plan to require proof-of-citizenship to vote shot down by judge

A federal judge in Georgia, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, struck down a plan by former President Donald Trump's administration that would have required proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, ruling it unconstitutional. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups arguing that the policy would disproportionately affect marginalized communities and potentially disenfranchise eligible voters. Judge Ross's ruling emphasized that existing laws already address non-citizen voting and that the new requirement would impose unnecessary burdens on voters. This decision marks a significant victory for voting rights advocates and maintains the current voter registration process without the additional proof of citizenship mandate.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/article/trump-plan-proof-of-citizenship-vote-shot-down-judge/ ]