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Today in Supreme Court History: October 10, 2012

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Blackman, J. (2026, October 10). Today in Supreme Court History: October 10, 2012. Reason. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/10/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-10-2012-8/

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On October 10, 2012, the Supreme Court heard arguments in *Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Inc.*, a case that focused on voter registration requirements. The key issue was whether Arizona had the authority to demand proof of citizenship beyond what is federally required for voter registration under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The outcome of this decision impacted state powers over elections and federal mandates regarding voting rights, specifically addressing the tension between states' ability to regulate elections and federal oversight of those regulations.

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