Supreme Court of the United States

Arizona, Petitioners v. the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. — Thomas, J., Dissenting

June 17, 2013570 U.S. 1

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents, arguing that the majority’s reading of 42 U.S.C. §1973gg‑4(a)(1) improperly pre‑empts Arizona’s law requiring proof of citizenship and that the Constitution reserves the power to set and verify voter qualifications to the States. He proposes construing “accept and use” to allow Arizona to require additional information while still using the federal form, thereby avoiding constitutional conflict.

Docket 12-71

Cited authorities

  • New York Convention
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-166
  • 42 U.S.C. § 15321
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-166
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-166
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