Kansas’ Voter ID Law Gets Axed

A Kansas law that required people to prove their citizenship before voting has been struck down. And it’s about time – the law had blocked around 31,000 eligible voters from registering. That’s right, 31,000 people who are legally allowed to vote couldn’t, all because they didn’t have the right paperwork.

What Went Wrong

The law demanded that people show a passport, birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship to register. Sounds simple, but it’s not like everyone has that stuff just lying around. And what about people who don’t have the means to get it? It’s ridiculous to expect them to jump through hoops just to exercise their right to vote.

The court saw through this nonsense and struck down the law. Now, Kansas has to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan that won’t disenfranchise thousands of voters. It’s a no-brainer: if you’re eligible to vote, you should be able to vote, no matter what.