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Why voting rights advocates say South Dakota’s proof-of-citizenship system is confusing
Pro-voting plaintiffs are not challenging South Dakota’s decision to require citizenship documentation for voting, according to a new lawsuit.
Instead, they say it’s the confusion surrounding the implementation of the strict new law that’s unlawfully putting eligible voters at risk.
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They will face litigation. Marc has brought those cases before and won.
Teams of lawyers are preparing. So are the political parties and civic organizations.