SCOTUS: States cannot request proof of citizenship for voting.

[MegademiC]

Best.
Week.
Ever.


http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7687148

The justices on Monday rejected an appeal from Republican officials in those two states who have sought to enforce laws requiring new voters to submit a birth certificate, passport or other papers documenting U.S. citizenship.

[Alex V]

Saw this last night. So they can't ask to provide proof of citizenship during registration but they can still investigate in the person lied on the form. This simply puts the burden of proof on the state and not the individual. States can still request ID at the place of polling tho.

This is bad, but not the end of the world.

[skijunkie55]

What the truck is going on with this country!!!!

[austinN4]

As I have said in other similar threads, I am glad I am old. And I never thought I would say that.

[Averageman]

We're screwed.
Fonzi has officially jumped the Shark.
When you request ID to vote and you get, "No Habla Englis" why can't you just go pull the "D" lever for them?

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

They didn't rule for them, they just didn't take the case. It only applies to the federal form. The issue will probably actually be heard when another court decides the other way. Not the end of the world, but not a good sign.

[Lnxgeek]

Was this a requirement before? I am truly curious.

[brickboy240]

Does this mean our recent law here in TX, making it a requirement to show ID at the poll is null and void?

Only those bent on committing voting fraud would think not showing ID at the polls is a good idea.

This is MUCH worse than the gay marriage ruling if you ask me. Will we ever see a Republican president ever again?

[Doc Safari]

As I have said in other similar threads, I am glad I am old. And I never thought I would say that.

Gotta agree here. I'm worried that at 50 I'll be in the middle of the shit storm when I'm 70.

Not good. Not good.

This ruling guarantees that voter fraud will put the democrat party in power forever. That's why it's bad.

[austinN4]

Does this mean our recent law here in TX, making it a requirement to show ID at the poll is null and void?

As I understand it, which may be incorrect, you just have to show govt issued ID when you vote, not prove citizenship. And since you don't have to show ID to register to vote, and can easily get a DL, noncitizens already have an easy path to voting.