Republicans Appeal Non-Citizen Voting Decision, Ask for Enforcement of Existing Laws in Arizona

The Republican National Committee and the Arizona Republican Party are appealing a federal judge’s ruling that could leave the door open for non-citizen voting.

Newly elected Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes gives a speech at American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 14, 2022. Jon Cherry/Getty Images

The Republican National Committee is appealing a portion of an election integrity decision that may make it easier for non-citizens to vote in presidential elections or by mail.

On May 10, in a joint release, the RNC and the Arizona Republican Party announced they are appealing a key portion of a federal ruling issued in February. The move would seek to strengthen protections against non-citizens voting in the state’s elections.