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Statement from Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Mi Familia Vota v. Fontes

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Phoenix— Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in defense of Arizona laws that risk disenfranchising eligible voters. This decision is in response Republican National Committee (RNC) requested to overturn the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Mi Famila Vota v. Fontes, which found that two of Arizona's election laws violated the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released the following statement: 

"Today's action by the U.S. Supreme Court is procedural. The Court agreed to hear the case NEXT YEAR. It will not affect Arizona's 2026 elections. Arizona voters should continue registering and voting under the current rules—which require documented proof of citizenship and voter ID pursuant to the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling.

However, after years of legal wrangling and legislation, Arizona does need clarity from the Court on how to administer the citizenship requirement for voting. The current process is confusing to voters and results in some voter applications being totally rejected because of which form they use. 

Our office will continue following the law and ensuring every eligible Arizona voter can cast a ballot that is counted."

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