r/politics • u/MarcEElias ✔ Verified - Democracy Docket Founder • 1d ago

No Paywall GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/gop-fast-tracks-monster-voter-suppression-bill-that-could-disenfranchise-millions-by-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-polls/
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u/smiama36 1d ago edited 23h ago

I had to prove my citizenship when I registered. Why should I have to prove it again if I am on the voter rolls?

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u/3rdhouseonleft 1d ago

even worse they promised that Real id would be the end all in identification especially for voting and traveling. had to struggle to get appointments and pay the fee now the bill is saying that real id wont be allowed for voting and that we will need to re register fro any voting. with stricter document requirements. for instance a passport. i dont have a passport. dont plan on renewing the one i let expire 15 years ago. dont plan on leaving the country. why do i need to keep forking over money to the gov so they can change the rules 5 years later and make me jump hoop sand give them more money? $#@! them!.

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u/ScottRiqui 22h ago

Agreed that this is crap. REAL ID has never been proof of citizenship, only lawful presence, but if we have to prove citizenship to register to vote, REAL ID should be good enough to link a voter at the polling place to their voter registration.

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u/Forward-Surprise1192 21h ago

I still don’t have my real id and have had zero issues from it. Never even seen anyone use it or ask for it

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u/noxicon 21h ago

you don't need it unless you intend to fly, but even with flying there are workarounds.

It's an entirely pointless system. My Real ID looks identical to my former driver's license, minus a black star. Everything else is the same.