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Appeals court reinstates Ohio proof-of-citizenship voter rule

A federal appeals court overturned a lower-court injunction, restoring an Ohio requirement that people show proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Published Sep 24, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal appeals court has reinstated an Ohio law requiring individuals to present proof of citizenship before registering to vote. The ruling overturns a lower court's injunction that had blocked the law from taking effect.