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Voter-ID rules suspended
Amanda J. Crawford Arizonans won't have to prove citizenship to register to vote or show identification at the polls in November, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the controversial new voting requirements passed in 2004 as part of Proposition 200. Opponents argued the provisions were unconstitutional, amounting to a poll tax that could keep legal voters from casting ballots. The ruling is likely to be appealed by the state. But, as of now, those who had problems registering because of the new requirements have until Monday to sign up to vote on Nov. 7. What it means • Arizonans have until Monday to register to vote in the Nov. 7 general election. No proof of citizenship will be required. • On Nov. 7, the polls will be run the old way: No photo identification or proof of address will be required unless the courts overturn Thursday's order. More on the ruling's impact. • Voter-ID action called victory for poor • What Valley residents have to say • Proposition 200 at a glance |