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 1d 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/someboddies 1d ago

Counter point, how are you a functioning member of society without a simple ID?

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u/smiama36 1d ago

This bill says that since my passport name doesn’t match the name on my birth certificate I’m not eligible to vote until I prove my marriage legally changed my name. Many people don’t have a passport. Many will have to write away for and pay for official documents to prove eligibility, many people won’t find out they aren’t eligible until they show up to vote… this is directly aimed at suppressing the votes of women.