by Bill Bruch at All Things Politics
Today, Judge Michael P. Maxwell of the Waukesha County Circuit Court issued a ruling in the case Cerny v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) that requires the WEC to verify the U.S. citizenship of ALL voter registration applicants and review existing voter rolls for non-citizens.
The WEC and local officials must fulfill their duties and are barred from registering anyone without verification of US citizenship.
The court also mandated collaboration between the parties to create a plan, utilizing Department of Transportation (DOT) records or other legal methods to identify ineligible registrants. This review must be substantially completed before the next statewide election.
The ruling grants the petitioners’ request for a writ of mandamus, which will enforce stricter citizenship verification protocols. It stems from a lawsuit filed Sept 30, 2024, by voters challenging the WEC and the DOT for failing to cross-check voter registrations against DMV records to confirm U.S. citizenship, as required under state law.
This is a significant win for election integrity and a major step forward in Wisconsin’s election processes, as it protects every lawful vote from dilution by illegal ballots. The case also serves as a template for other states as the ruling aligns with ongoing national debates on election integrity.
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