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Court halts Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement at motor vehicle offices

Washington Post Politics·August 25, 2026·1 min read

A court halted Ohio's law requiring proof of citizenship at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices, ruling it conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act. The decision blocks the state from enforcing the requirement at those locations. The ruling affects voter registration procedures tied to motor vehicle transactions, citing federal law's supremacy over state-imposed documentation mandates.

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