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Wyoming Voting Rights Group Sues Over Controversial Law

5/13/2025

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A federal lawsuit has been filed by a Wyoming voting rights group against a new voter registration law that demands proof of residency and citizenship. The Equality State Policy Center contends the law unfairly impacts women and minorities, lacks justification for its strict measures, and is confusingly vague. Proponents argue it safeguards election integrity, as the case awaits U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl's ruling.

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A federal lawsuit has been filed by a Wyoming voting rights group against a new voter registration law that demands proof of residency and citizenship. The Equality State Policy Center contends the law unfairly impacts women and minorities, lacks justification for its strict measures, and is confusingly vague. Proponents argue it safeguards election integrity, as the case awaits U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl's ruling.