The new law requires all voters to present documentary proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. The legal challenge by the New Hampshire Youth Movement seeks to permanently block it from going into effect.

NH Youth Movement filed the suit in U.S. District Court, naming N.H. Secretary of State David Scanlan as the defendant

Two groups — March for Our Lives Idaho, which aims to reduce gun violence, and the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans — sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane and argued that the laws unfairly limit the voting rights of students. The laws took effect in July 2023.

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a new bill into law that will require unregistered voters to provide documentation, without exception, to prove their identity and citizenship before voting on Election Day.

The new law goes into effect after the November election, when proof-of-citizenship will be required to register and a photo ID will be required to vote. Critics say it could disenfranchise qualified voters.

In a move that goes into effect after this year’s election cycle, New Hampshire strengthened its voting laws by eliminating voter identification exceptions. The new law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu signifies a win for Republicans,

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a bill that tightens voter ID laws in the state for future elections. The much-debated bill requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.

Under the new law, all first-time registrants in New Hampshire will need to show proof of their citizenship and residency. The new law won’t go into effect until after the November general election.