Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 23 other state attorneys general, submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota case.
The brief supports the states’ authority to set their own electoral rules, including the requirement for voters to show proof of citizenship.
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Attorney General Moody commented, “In an America where illegal immigration is unchecked, proof-of-citizenship is a straightforward and sensible measure to safeguard our electoral integrity. Florida, like many states, mandates ID for voting, and we, along with 23 other states, are requesting that the Supreme Court review a crucial case regarding citizenship verification for voter registration.”
The brief contends that the National Voter Registration Act does not prevent states from ensuring that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote and that it does not override a state’s power to regulate its presidential elections or dictate how states manage elections.
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The necessity of these measures, according to the brief, stems from concerns over noncitizen voting, which although often minimal, can significantly impact election outcomes, particularly in local elections.
The coalition supporting the brief includes attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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