For unhoused people, ID laws go beyond voting. Without documents, ‘you can’t do anything.’

Arizona's voter ID laws create significant barriers for unhoused individuals, extending beyond the act of voting. According to The Marshall Project, these regulations can hinder the ability to cast ballots during the Primary in Phoenix and complicate access to essential services and fundamental rights. For those without proper documentation, the lack of identification makes it nearly impossible to navigate basic societal functions, effectively limiting their participation in the democratic process and their access to necessary support.