Dana Nessel and other AGs warn against proof of citizenship requirements for voters
- The Texas Senate quickly approved Senate Bill 16 with little debate.
- Republican lawmakers prioritize the bill amid a GOP campaign raising alarm about noncitizen voting.
- The bill requires voters to provide proof of citizenship and restricts voting in some races without it.
- The bill's fiscal note estimates implementation would cost state officials nearly $2 million over five years.
- If passed, election officials and voting rights advocates worry about voter confusion and barriers to voting.
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Dana Nessel and other AGs warn against proof of citizenship requirements for voters
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