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Judge Blocks New Hampshire Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law

5/30/2026

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U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott ruled New Hampshire’s 2024 citizenship-proof registration law unconstitutional, blocking it for elections.
The ruling is the first federal decision on a proof-of-citizenship voting requirement promoted by President Donald Trump.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice will appeal, describing the law as a common-sense measure to protect election integrity.
The ACLU of New Hampshire said the ruling preserves voting access for thousands of eligible residents.

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U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott ruled New Hampshire’s 2024 citizenship-proof registration law unconstitutional, blocking it for elections.
The ruling is the first federal decision on a proof-of-citizenship voting requirement promoted by President Donald Trump.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice will appeal, describing the law as a common-sense measure to protect election integrity.
The ACLU of New Hampshire said the ruling preserves voting access for thousands of eligible residents.