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US court revives Arizona voting restrictions impacting Latino voters
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US court revives Arizona voting restrictions impacting Latino voters

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A US federal appeals court reinstated two provisions of an Arizona election law that impose new restrictions on voters.
  • The ruling, issued three months before the November elections, primarily affects Latino voters, according to civil rights groups.
  • The challenged provisions include measures that could cancel voter registrations when individuals move and penalize the delivery of certain voting mechanisms.

A federal appeals court in the United States has revived two key provisions of an Arizona election law, reinstating restrictions that could significantly impact voter access just three months before the November elections.

The decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals concerns measures that allow for the cancellation of voter registrations when individuals move to a different jurisdiction and a provision that penalizes the delivery of specific "voting mechanisms." Civil rights organizations argue that these restrictions disproportionately affect Latino voters and that the language used in the law is "vague."

This decision is a direct attack on Arizona voters, and Latino voters will suffer its greatest consequences.

— Beatriz LópezThe executive director of Voto Latino expressing concern over the federal appeals court ruling on Arizona's election law.

Organizations like Voto Latino, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, and Priorities USA had filed lawsuits to block these provisions of Senate Bill 1260, passed in 2022. They contend that the law violates the US Constitution and federal legislation. Beatriz López, executive director of Voto Latino, stated that the ruling is a "direct attack on Arizona voters," with Latino voters bearing the brunt of the consequences.

López highlighted that over 85,000 Latinos have become eligible to vote in Arizona since the 2024 elections. These new voters now face barriers even before casting their first ballot. The upcoming November 3 elections in Arizona are expected to be closely contested, particularly the race for Governor between Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Andy Biggs. All nine of Arizona's seats in the US House of Representatives are also up for grabs.

voters who have moved, including students, retirees, and voters from minority communities.

— Beatriz LópezVoto Latino's executive director describing the groups most likely to be affected by the reinstated election law provisions.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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