Georgians could soon be required to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote under a bill signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue. The new law Perdue signed on Tuesday makes Georgia just the second state in the nation - behind Arizona - to require prospective voters to provide proof of citizenship. The bill must still receive preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Voting Rights Act. The new requirement would kick in beginning in 2010 for newly registering voters. Critics called the measure a poll tax. Supporters said it's needed to prevent fraud.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
