Republican lawmakers in eight states are pushing constitutional amendments to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote, despite noncitizen voting already being illegal and rare. North Carolina Republicans filed a lawsuit to prevent the use of digital student IDs for voting, arguing without evidence that they could lead to ineligible votes. Early voting is set to begin in Florida and Georgia with specific dates and requirements outlined for each county. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of transparency regarding foreign interference in elections, citing past and potential future meddling by countries like Russia, Iran, and China. Additionally, mail-in voting in North Carolina is delayed due to a court order to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballots, causing logistical and financial challenges for election officials.