Alabama's H.B. 19 requires voters to present ID at the polls. Modern day voter restriction policies arose out of Shelby Count V Alabama, which essentially gutted the Voting Rights Act. Alabama had in place a photo ID law that required voters to provide ID at polls in 2011, but the Republican controlled senate forced through legislation that required documentation. Consequently, a fight between Alabama's right to initiate the policy and the federal government's right of "preclearance" on voting policies ensued, resulting in the Supreme Court striking down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act. This opened the door for many states, typically run by Republican legislatures & governors following the 2010 Midterm elections, to institute voter ID policies. Alabama's right to demand proof of citizenship at polls will be decided by Kobach Vs USEAC and FEC regulations.
Alaska
Alaska's legislation 15.15.225 requires that voters present ID at the polls. They may vote if the person in charge of the polling station can verify their identity. If their identity cannot be verified, they can sign an affidavit affirming their identity and prove their identity at a later date.
Arizona
In 2004, Arizona citizens voted in favor of the controversial Prop 200 referendum that dictated voters must provide proof of citizenship when voting in the state & submit voter registration forms with citizenship papers. Critics alleged the law was directed at Latino voters in the state. The referendum received bipartisan opposition from both Republicans & Democrats. Prop 200 was nullified in 2013 by the United States Supreme Court on the basis that it was 'unconstitutional.' Arizona is not allowed to require citizenship documentation at polls & ended the requirement of submitting federal voter registration forms with proof of citizenship. Arizona, alongside Kansas, sued the United States Election Assistance Commission (USEAC) in an attempt to repeal the decision. Kobach V. The USEAC resulted in a victory for Arizona & Kansas in March of 2014,
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