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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Federal judge blocks Ohio requirement for proof of citizenship at motor vehicle bureaus

A federal judge has temporarily stopped Ohio from enforcing a rule that required voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote at motor vehicle bureaus. This injunction halts the enforcement of the requirement, which had been implemented for the first time earlier this year.

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Why It Matters

The ruling changes the documentation requirements for Ohio residents registering to vote at motor vehicle bureaus, removing the immediate mandate to provide proof of citizenship during those specific transactions.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge issued a temporary injunction blocking Ohio's proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration.
  • The blocked rule specifically applied to voter registration conducted at motor vehicle bureaus.
  • The requirement had been in effect for the first time during the current year prior to this ruling.

Who's Mentioned

personFederal judge“The official who issued the temporary injunction.”otherNational Voter Registration Act“Federal law cited as the basis for the ruling.”locationOhio“The state where the voter registration rule was implemented and subsequently blo”personSolomon Oliver Jr.“U.S. District Court Judge who issued the injunction.”personFrank LaRose“Ohio Secretary of State who plans to appeal the ruling.”organizationRed Wine & Blue“Plaintiff in the lawsuit.”organizationElias Law Group“Legal counsel for the plaintiffs.”organizationOhio Alliance of Retired Americans“Plaintiff in the lawsuit.”personDonald Trump“President advocating for citizenship proof requirements.”