Lawsuit: Arizona’s 15 Counties Are Failing To Remove Noncitizens From The Voter Rolls
SUMMARY
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims that Arizona’s 15 counties are failing to remove noncitizens from voter rolls, as required by law. The amended suit, brought by the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona and resident Yvonne Cahill, argues that election officials have neglected their duty to ensure only eligible voters are registered. The plaintiffs, represented by America First Legal and former Arizona Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Wright, are asking the court to enforce voter list maintenance to remove noncitizens. The lawsuit builds on a previous complaint against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who allegedly ignored the legal obligation to maintain accurate voter rolls. The amended suit now includes all county recorders across the state. The case highlights concerns over Arizona’s “Federal-Only Voters,” individuals allowed to vote in federal elections without providing documentary proof of citizenship, due to a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.
