South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Requiring Citizenship Proof to Vote
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed a bill requiring new voters to prove U.S. citizenship to vote in state and local elections, though it does not affect current registered voters.
- The law aligns with a broader Republican effort to tighten voting regulations and prevent illegal voting by noncitizens, which is considered rare.
- Critics argue the bill is unnecessary and risks disenfranchising eligible voters, noting that noncitizens are already prohibited from voting in South Dakota.
- The legislation follows similar moves in other Republican-led states and coincides with former President Trump's push for the SAVE America Act, which faces opposition in the Senate.
