Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote

A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire must allow voters to attest to U.S. citizenship via sworn affidavit if they lack documentary proof, overturning a 2024 law that removed this option. The ruling, which found the law unconstitutional, was challenged by the state as part of efforts to ensure election integrity but was celebrated by groups like the ACLU of New Hampshire as preventing unnecessary barriers for eligible voters.