America First Pushes Mandatory ID for Voter Registration Overhaul
Published Date: 8/21/2025
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Summary
America First Legal Foundation wants the Election Assistance Commission to change the rules so people must show proof they’re U.S. citizens before registering to vote in federal elections. This affects anyone who registers to vote by mail and could slow down the process but aims to make voting more secure. The Commission got this petition on July 16, 2025, and will decide if and when to act.
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Citizenship Proof to Register
A petition received July 16, 2025 asks the Election Assistance Commission to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The requested change would amend EAC regulations and the National Mail Voter Registration Form, and it would apply to people who register by mail; the petition notes this could slow mail registration processing while aiming to increase election security.
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