The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has provided some much-needed clarity on who can and can't register to vote in the upcoming 2024 elections, with the state of Arizona the focus of a new decision on Thursday afternoon. The suit was filed by the state Republican Party and the state Senate President Warren Petersen, against a pro-illegals interest group, Mi Familia Vota, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
The Republican caucus of the state Senate reacted on X, calling it a massive win for election integrity:
The post, signed by Arizona state Senate President Warren Petersen, reads:
Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of election integrity! Voters in Arizona who register with the state and do not provide proof of citizenship will be rejected.
Petersen said:
"This is a victory for election integrity in Arizona. Only U.S. citizens should be allowed to vote in our elections. It sounds like common sense, but the radical left elected officials in our state continue to reject this notion, disrespecting the voices of our lawful Arizona voters. We are grateful the court is upholding this provision in our law, and it's time for Congress to take action to ensure only lawful U.S. citizens are voting in federal races."
As this is a breaking story, RedState will provide updates as they become available.
The U.S. Ninth Circuit's decision is below: