Arizona to Remove Thousands of Non-Citizens from Voter Rolls

Phoenix, AZ - Arizona is set to remove thousands of non-citizens from its voter rolls after a legal victory for America First Legal. The lawsuit successfully paved the way for county election officials to coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify and remove ineligible voters.

Estimates suggest that up to 50,000 individuals who are not U.S. citizens may be on the state's voter rolls. The process will involve cross-referencing voter registration data with DHS records to confirm citizenship status.

"This is a significant step towards ensuring the integrity of our elections," stated a spokesperson for America First Legal. "It is crucial that only eligible citizens participate in the voting process."

County election officials are preparing to implement the new procedures and begin the process of notifying individuals who are identified as potentially ineligible to vote. These individuals will have an opportunity to provide proof of citizenship before their registration is canceled.

This move is expected to generate significant discussion and debate, with some groups raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters. However, state officials maintain that the goal is to maintain accurate voter rolls and prevent non-citizens from participating in elections.