Federal trial tests Georgia voting requirements for new U.S. citizens

Zero noncitizens have voted in recent Georgia elections, according to a 2022 audit by the secretary of state’s office. State law requires voters to be citizens. “This case is about discrimination against naturalized citizens, overwhelmingly people of color,” Alex Davis, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said during an opening statement. “This system treats naturalized citizens different than natural-born citizens based on nothing more than the accident of their birthplace.” An attorney for the state, Bryan Jacoutot, said election officials have an obligation to ensure that only citizens vote. Election officials...