Judge puts on hold order requiring election officials to verify voters' citizenship

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A Waukesha County judge has put a hold on his own ruling that required election officials to verify voter citizenship.

The plaintiffs who initially won the case requested the hold, citing concerns that the data to be used may be outdated.

Under current Wisconsin law, voters attest to their citizenship by checking a box on the registration form.

State election officials say instances of noncitizens attempting to vote are rare in Wisconsin.

MADISON – A Waukesha County judge is putting on hold an order he issued earlier this month to require state election officials to determine which registered voters are U.S. citizens before the next statewide election in February.

Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Maxwell on Friday agreed to stay his Oct. 3 ruling as the cou