DOJ Sides With Wyoming in Proof of Citizenship Voting Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice defended Wyoming for its newly enacted law that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.
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The U.S. Department of Justice defended Wyoming for its newly enacted law that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.
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