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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Why judge refused to block Pennsylvania voter ID law

Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson, in upholding Pennsylvania's new voter ID law: "The photo ID requirement … is a reasonable, non-discriminatory, non-severe burden when viewed in the broader context of the widespread use of photo ID in daily life," he wrote. "The Commonwealth’s asserted interest in protecting public confidence in elections is a relevant and legitimate state interest sufficiently weighty to justify the burden."

Why judge refused to block Pennsylvania voter ID law

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