Judge blocks Ohio proof-of-citizenship law for voter registration
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Ohio from enforcing a new requirement that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed the measure in March 2025, amending the state’s “motor voter” law to require that individuals show a U.S. passport, birth certificate…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 25, 2026 at 7:34 PM ET
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration(opens original report in a new tab)A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau — ABC News
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