NEW: Judge Rules in Arizona Citizenship Verification Case

Judge striking gavel in courtroom.

(StraightShooterNews.com) – In a startling decision that left many conservatives questioning the integrity of upcoming elections, an Arizona judge has blocked the enforcement of citizenship verification procedures for 42,000 federal-only election voters.

Arizona’s 42,000 federal-only voters will not face citizenship verification after U.S. District Judge Krissa Lanham denied a request to enforce the checks.

Lanham, appointed by Joe Biden, cited timing issues and the lack of legal standing as key factors in her decision, much to the dismay of those championing election integrity.

Launched by the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona and a local voter, the lawsuit aimed to implement a 2022 law requiring officials to cross-reference voter data with official databases.

Meanwhile, supporters argued that such measures are crucial to preserving the sanctity of elections and ensuring only eligible citizens can cast their votes.

Moreover, the state differentiates between federal and state/local elections, requiring proof for the latter, but relies on self-attested citizenship for federal contests.

Critics claimed this creates an alarming loophole, risking noncitizen participation. To tackle this issue, the plaintiffs sought help from America First Legal, an organization led by Trump advisor Stephen Miller.

In his defense, Judge Lanham argued against diverting county resources for citizenship checks so close to the election. Her decision mirrored federal law, which prevents systematic voter-list purges within 90 days of an election.

Interestingly, the plaintiffs only requested a letter to federal authorities, not a voting list overhaul.

Still, tension arose after a database hiccup erroneously registered nearly 98,000 voters—later ballooning to 218,000—who possessed pre-1996 driver licenses, thus lacking citizenship proof.

Adding to the controversy, the state Supreme Court upheld these voters’ rights to participate in all elections, leaving many alarms raised about the integrity of the system.

This ruling and the subsequent adjudication muddle, with nearly 42,000 eligible federal-only voters unverified, stretches faith in Arizona’s election security.

Stakeholders, especially conservatives, wonder if additional measures should be considered to protect future election validity and maintain America’s democratic backbone.

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