PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a 14-state Attorneys General coalition in supporting a petition that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.

The coalition supports the American First Legal Foundation’s petition to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, urging the EAC to mandate documentary proof of U.S. citizenship on federal voter registration forms.

“Our democracy is based on free and fair elections, and it is important that only eligible U.S. citizens, who are registered, get to vote,” said Attorney General Jackley.

“Proof of citizenship helps protect our elections.”

Other Attorneys General who have signed onto the comment are:

Alabama

Arkansas

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Nebraska

Ohio

South Caro

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