Dems SUE Over Indiana VOTER ID LAW!!!
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Title: Democrats Sue Over Indiana Voter ID Law
Source: Las Vegas Sun
URL Source: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stori ... 05309.html
Published: May 3, 2005
Author: DEANNA WRENN - Associated Press
Post Date: 2005-05-03 07:59:40 by Magic
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The Indiana Democratic Party sued in federal court Monday seeking to overturn a new state law that requires most voters to show government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot.
The lawsuit claims the law, which is among the strictest in the nation, violates the U.S. Constitution and federal voting laws. It is slated to take effect July 1.
Critics say requiring a photo ID at the polls unfairly affects the poor, minorities, people with disabilities and the elderly, many of whom do not have driver's licenses and might struggle to obtain a photo ID.
Dan Parker, chairman of the state Democratic Party, said there have been no recorded instances of voter fraud at the polls that could be prevented by the bill.
Supporters say the law is needed to guard against voter fraud. The law offers free photo ID cards for those who cannot afford a driver's license and makes exemptions for some people in nursing homes and state institutions.
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