Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
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Florida Republicans passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
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If you are a Florida resident, this bill could require you to provide proof of citizenship to vote in future elections.
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Florida Republicans passed legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote, with the measure modeled partly on President Trump's top legislative priority in Congress. The law would not take effect before this year's midterm elections.
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Florida Republicans passed the bill, partly modeled on President Trump’s legislative priority.
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Florida Legislature passes citizen verification for voters, restricts IDs accepted at the polls - Sun Sentinel
Florida Legislature approves bill requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship - Florida Phoenix
Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote - The New York Times - The New York Times
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