Episode 806: Restrictive State Voter ID & Proof of Citizenship Bills Near the Finish Line, But Not All Have Passed
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 20, 2025
Restrictive State Voter ID & Proof of Citizenship Bills Near the Finish Line, But Not All Have Passed
Voting Rights Lab reports there were 59 state bills introduced on proof of citizenship for voter registration this year, and 160 bills concerning voter ID. A handful have made it near the finish line, including in New Hampshire, Texas and Nevada, but not all have passed.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Brennan Center for Justice - Millions of Americans Don’t Have Documents Proving Their Citizenship Readily Available
Voting Rights Lab - Bill Search: Issues/Proof of Citizenship; Issues/ID
New Hampshire Bulletin - House, Senate negotiators agree on absentee voting bill despite pushback from disability community
Houston Public Media - Texas bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration dies at end of session
Associated Press - Nevada GOP governor vetoes voter ID bill that he pushed for in a deal with Democrats
Wyoming Public Radio - Gordon lets proof of voter residency bill become law without his signature
Citizen Portal - Indiana House Bill 1680 faces opposition for citizenship proof and voting assistance restrictions
Groups Taking Action:
American Friends Service Committee NH, Vote Riders TX, Let Nevadans Vote
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