Justices appear divided over Arizona's voter law
Source: CNN
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Justices appear divided over Arizona's voter law
Washington (CNN) Legal challenges to state voter regulations are still drawing political and judicial scrutiny four months after the November election.
This was evident in a divisive oral argument on Monday at the Supreme Court over whether states can enhance a federal voter registration law with their own requirements.
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The justices appeared at odds over Arizona's voter-approved Proposition 200 and its insistence on proof of citizenship before registering.
The state calls it a "sensible precaution" to prevent voter fraud. Civil rights groups counter that it adds an unconstitutional and burdensome layer of paperwork for tens of thousands of citizens.
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