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(LibertySociety.com) – Marc Elias, controversial attorney with ties to past election disputes, has filed a lawsuit against Wyoming’s new voter citizenship verification law, claiming it violates constitutional rights while state officials defend it as essential for election security.
At a Glance
- Marc Elias, the ACLU, and Equality State Policy Center are challenging Wyoming’s new voter registration law requiring citizenship documentation
- The legislation passed overwhelmingly in Wyoming’s legislature (51-8 in House, 26-4 in Senate) and became law without the governor’s signature
- Plaintiffs claim the law violates First and 14th Amendment rights and could disenfranchise women, Hispanic, young, and low-income voters
- Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray defends the law as a crucial election integrity measure
- The lawsuit comes amid broader national debates over voter identification requirements and election security
New Wyoming Law Under Legal Fire
The state of Wyoming finds itself at the center of a growing national debate over voter identification after passing legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The law, which sailed through the Wyoming legislature with overwhelming support (51-8 in the House and 26-4 in the Senate), mandates that prospective voters present documentation such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers to verify their citizenship status when registering to vote. The legislation took effect without requiring Governor Mark Gordon’s signature, signaling broad support among the state’s elected officials.
Attorney Marc Elias has partnered with the Equality State Policy Center and the American Civil Liberties Union to challenge the law in court. The lawsuit alleges that Wyoming’s new requirements impose unnecessary burdens on eligible voters and potentially violate both the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution. Critics of the legislation argue that it could disproportionately impact certain demographic groups, including women, Hispanic voters, young adults, and low-income individuals who may face greater challenges in obtaining or maintaining proper documentation.
Controversial Attorney Leading the Challenge
Marc Elias brings a contentious history to this legal battle. Known for his involvement in high-profile election disputes, Elias previously represented Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and has been criticized by conservatives for his role in commissioning research that led to disputed allegations of Russian collusion. His law firm’s extensive involvement in election-related litigation across multiple states has made him a polarizing figure in discussions about election integrity and voting access. Wyoming officials have pointed to Elias’s background as reason to question the motivation behind the lawsuit.
“Why are top Democrats suing to allow non-citizens to vote in American elections? You know why.” – U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has strongly defended the law, characterizing the legal challenge as an attempt to undermine reasonable safeguards for election integrity. Under current Wyoming voting procedures, residents merely need to attest to their eligibility rather than provide documented proof. Supporters of the new requirements argue this change closes a potential security gap in the state’s election system by verifying eligibility before ballots are cast rather than relying solely on self-attestation.
Part of a Broader National Debate
The Wyoming lawsuit unfolds against the backdrop of a larger national controversy surrounding voting requirements. A separate legal battle has emerged over President Trump’s executive order on voting, which includes similar provisions requiring proof of citizenship for federal elections. Nineteen states have filed suit against this order, claiming it exceeds presidential authority and conflicts with existing federal statutes like the National Voter Registration Act. The executive order also contains provisions regarding the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
“We are a democracy — not a monarchy — and this Executive Order is an authoritarian power grab. With this Order, this President is prioritizing his own quest for unchecked power above the rights and will of the public.” – New York Attorney General Letitia James .
Advocates for stricter identification requirements point to election security concerns, while opponents cite studies suggesting over 21 million American adults lack ready access to citizenship documentation. The Wyoming case represents a microcosm of this national tension between prioritizing ballot access and implementing verification measures. Republican lawmakers have expressed support for federal legislation that would standardize citizenship verification requirements across all states, further highlighting the partisan divide on this issue.
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