In Arizona, nearly 100,000 voters may be barred from participating in state and local elections due to a failure to provide citizenship documentation as required by law. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer plans to file a lawsuit to address this issue, highlighting a flaw in state databases that allowed voters to register without verifying their citizenship. Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Richer disagree on whether these voters should have access to full ballots or only be allowed to vote in federal elections. The controversy stems from an error that incorrectly classified these voters, potentially impacting tight races in the battleground state. America First Legal has filed an amicus brief suggesting that any ballots returned by these voters be sequestered while their citizenship is verified, aiming to balance the competing interests. The situation raises questions about the integrity of voter registration processes and the implications for upcoming elections.