Should You Need to Prove Citizenship to Vote? Ask Kansas.

A Kansas law once required people to show a passport, birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship to register to vote. However, this law was struck down by a court because it prevented about 31,000 eligible voters from registering. The court found that the law was unfair and blocked many people who had the right to vote. This story is important because voting is a fundamental right in a democracy, and laws that make it harder for people to vote can affect the fairness of elections. Ensuring that everyone who is eligible can vote is crucial for a healthy democratic process. QUESTION: How might laws that make it harder to vote impact young people and their future involvement in elections?