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Wisconsin Judge Orders Election Commission to Verify Voter Citizenship

By The Liberty Tribune Staff · Published: · Updated: · 1 min read

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Wisconsin Judge Orders Election Commission to Verify Voter Citizenship — Explainer

What it is

A Wisconsin state court has ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to verify the citizenship status of individuals on the state's voter registration rolls. The ruling, issued by Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Maxwell, mandates that the commission must ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Wisconsin elections.

Why it matters

  • A Wisconsin state court has ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission WEC to verify the citizenship status of individuals on the state's voter registration rolls
  • The ruling, issued by Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Maxwell, mandates that the commission must ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Wisconsin elections
  • Judge Maxwell's ruling requires the WEC to check its voter registration list for noncitizens and prohibits the acceptance of voter registrations without prior verification of citizenship
  • The ruling has significant implications for the upcoming elections, as it aims to address concerns raised by Wisconsin voters Ardis Cerny and Annette Kuglitsch, who filed the lawsuit against the WEC
  • They argued that their votes could be diluted by noncitizens participating in elections

Key facts

  • A Wisconsin state court has ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission WEC to verify the citizenship status of individuals on the state's voter registration rolls
  • The ruling, issued by Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Maxwell, mandates that the commission must ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Wisconsin elections

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