Federal, Wisconsin Judges Rule on Illegal Alien Voting, Citizenship Verifications

In several states, legal disputes and judicial decisions are shaping voter registration and voting eligibility rules ahead of upcoming elections. In Wisconsin, a judge has put on hold an order requiring verification of citizenship for all registered voters, delaying resolution potentially beyond the 2026 midterms amid ongoing legal complexities and appeals. Texas recently identified thousands of non-citizens on voter rolls, and a federal judge in Washington, DC, appointed by Clinton, made it easier for illegal aliens to register to vote by striking down an executive order mandating citizenship questions on voter registration forms. In New Jersey, judges have ruled differently on voter eligibility based on residency and registration deadlines, with some voters disenfranchised for not updating their registration in time, while others were allowed to vote after clerical errors were identified. These cases highlight tensions between efforts to prevent illegal voting and challenges in election administration, with courts playing a key role in adjudicating disputes over voter registration laws and procedures.