Federal Judge Dismisses Wyoming Voter Registration Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Wyoming's House Bill 156, which mandates proof of U.S. citizenship and Wyoming residency for voter registration, citing the plaintiff's lack of standing to sue. The Equality State Policy Center, a voter-rights group, had argued the law was unconstitutionally vague and burdensome, but the court ruled the group failed to demonstrate a concrete injury linked to the law. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray praised the ruling as a significant victory for election integrity and conservative values, highlighting it as a priority of both his administration and President Donald Trump. The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing the plaintiffs the option to amend and refile the case. The Department of Justice had expressed support for Wyoming's new voter registration law. The ruling underscored judicial support for the state's conservative election reforms amid opposition framed by critics as politically motivated attempts to undermine voter protections.