Judge blocks Ohio proof-of-citizenship law for voter registration

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Ohio from enforcing a new requirement that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed the measure in March 2025, amending the state’s “motor voter” law to require that individuals show a U.S. pas

Frank LaRose vows to appeal after a Clinton-appointed judge blocked Ohio's voter registration citizenship proof law, citing federal conflicts.

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration  Toronto Star

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration  AP News

The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.

US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration  Reuters