New Report Finds Arizona Voting Policies Present Greatest Burden to Voters in 10 Swing States

Proof of Citizenship Requirement, Inadequate Outreach to Protected Groups Cited As Excessive Hurdles to VotingWashington, DC  – A new report ranks Arizona last among 10 states evaluated for voting laws, concluding that the state’s policies on voter registration, its proof of citizenship requirement, and its record of inadequate outreach to groups protected by the Voting Rights Act present excessive hurdles to voting. Moreover, the report asserts that Arizona’s lack of laws prohibiting voter intimidation practices, combined with strong anti-immigrant sentiment among some residents, presents