Why the risks of requiring proof of citizenship to vote could outweigh the benefits
[https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/voting-citizenship-proof-risks-elections?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub ](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/voting-citizenship-proof-risks-elections?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub )
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