Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical

Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical Politics Jun 3, 2025 12:59 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.

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Trump’s executive order directing a documentary, proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal elections has been blocked by a judge, while federal legislation to accomplish it doesn’t appear to have the votes to pass in the Senate. At the same time, state-level efforts have found little success, even in places