The Justice Department has filed suit against Arizona challenging its recently enacted voting law that requires proof of citizenship in order to vote in presidential elections.
Voters wait to cast their ballots at Marquee Theatre on Nov. 3, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz.that requires proof of citizenship in order to vote in presidential elections.
at the time he signed the bill. "H.B. 2492 is a balanced approach that honors Arizona's history of making voting accessible without sacrificing security in our elections."Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images, FILEThe Justice Department's lawsuit asks for a federal judge to prohibit several provisions of HB 2492 from being enforced.
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