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A New Hampshire federal judge just struck down the state’s new voter ID law, ruling that citizens without official documents can still register by swearing an oath — a major win for voting rights advocates and a blow to states pushing stricter rules. The decision, led by Judge Samantha Elliott, calls the law unconstitutional because it blocks the only way some people can prove citizenship. The state plans to appeal, arguing the rules are necessary for election integrity, while groups like the ACLU say they unfairly disenfranchise thousands. This isn’t an isolated case — Arizona, South Dakota, and Florida have similar laws, and a 2018 Kansas law was also struck down for blocking 31,000 voters. As the national debate intensifies, with some calling for federal proof-of-citizenship standards, the ruling highlights the growing tension between securing elections and ensuring every eligible voter can participate.

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