Democrat Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking To Keep Noncitizens Off Arizona’s Voter Rolls
SUMMARY
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona (SCFA) and resident Yvonne Cahill that sought to ensure noncitizens are kept off Arizona's voter rolls. Judge Krissa Lanham, appointed by President Biden, ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the case, stating their claims reflected a "generalized grievance" shared by all Arizona voters. The lawsuit argued that Arizona’s election officials failed to remove foreign citizens from the voter rolls, violating both state and federal laws requiring voter list maintenance. Lanham also pointed to the Purcell principle, which discourages courts from altering election rules close to an election to avoid confusion. Despite the ruling, SCFA is considering an appeal, as concerns over voter roll accuracy persist. Recent announcements revealed approximately 218,000 registrants on Arizona's voter rolls lack documentary proof of citizenship, raising alarms about election integrity.
