14 Attorneys General Push for Stricter Voter Registration Rules
A coalition of 14 attorneys general has urged the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to strengthen voter registration rules. The multistate group, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeks to amend regulations to allow states to verify citizenship and maintain accurate voter lists in the United States.
The coalition's comment, filed on October 20, highlights the insufficiency of the current self-attestation system for preventing illegal registrations. Paxton argues that requiring proof of citizenship would protect the voice of law-abiding American citizens and reduce administrative burdens on states. The coalition also urges updating the federal voter registration form to mandate citizenship proof in the United States.
Paxton's comment references President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14248, which aims to preserve the integrity of American elections. The coalition supports a rulemaking petition by the America First Legal Foundation to reinforce election integrity in the United States. The coalition comprises attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
The coalition's call for stricter voter registration rules comes amidst ongoing debates about election integrity in the United States. If implemented, these changes could significantly alter the voter registration process in the United States.
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