South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a coalition of 24 states, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that would confirm states’ authority to implement their own election rules, specifically requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
The coalition is seeking an emergency stay from the Supreme Court after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked enforcement of Arizona’s law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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“This should be common sense. If only citizens are allowed to vote, then requiring proof of citizenship to register should be a straightforward safeguard,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This is about protecting the integrity of our elections.”
The coalition’s friend-of-the-court brief argues that the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) does not prevent states from ensuring that only citizens are allowed to vote. The brief also emphasizes the importance of states retaining the right to regulate their presidential elections and oversee how elections are conducted.
Many states already have laws requiring voters to be U.S. citizens, but recent court decisions have weakened states’ ability to secure their elections. The brief warns that even small numbers of noncitizens voting can have a significant impact, particularly in local elections.
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Attorney General Wilson is joined by attorneys general from 23 other states, including Kansas and West Virginia, who are leading the effort. Other states participating in the brief include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, among others.
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