Supreme Court Rejects Republican Voter Block in Arizona

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican attempt to block over 41,000 Arizona voters from participating in presidential elections. The court's 5-4 decision allowed some voter regulations, but the legal battle continues in lower courts.

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a Republican effort aimed at disenfranchising more than 41,000 Arizona voters in the upcoming presidential election. This ruling affects the state where Democratic President Joe Biden narrowly defeated Republican Donald Trump by less than 11,000 votes four years ago.

However, the court's 5-4 verdict introduced measures to enforce regulations requiring proof of citizenship during voter registration. The decision came following an emergency appeal from state and national Republicans who pushed for stricter voting measures enacted in 2022, post Biden's narrow victory over Trump.

The legal challenges surrounding this issue will proceed in lower courts, making future outcomes uncertain.

(With inputs from agencies.)