Supreme Court Revives Arizona Voter Law on Citizenship Proof

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a part of an Arizona law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. The decision follows a request by the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans after a federal judge had blocked the provision due to challenges by the Biden administration and advocacy groups.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived part of an Arizona voter law that mandates documented proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. This decision came in response to an appeal from the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans.

The justices decided to reinstate the law's provision after a federal judge had previously blocked it, following challenges mounted by President Joe Biden's administration and various advocacy groups. The legal intricacies around voter registration and citizenship requirements have made this case highly contentious.

This latest ruling underscores the ongoing national debate over voter laws and the measures deemed necessary to prevent electoral fraud while ensuring voter accessibility. Republicans have championed stricter voter laws, while Democrats argue that such measures can disenfranchise eligible voters.

(With inputs from agencies.)