Court Rejects Blocking Ariz. Voter Law

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Source: AP

Apr 21, 12:17 AM (ET)
By PAUL DAVENPORT
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge's refusal last year to block the requirement while a legal challenge awaits trial in federal court in Phoenix.

"Now we know we get to enforce the law while the lawsuit is pending," state Solicitor General Mary O'Grady said.

The 2004 law requires that voters at polling places produce government-issued picture ID or two pieces of other non-photo identification specified by the law. Other parts of the law dealt with ineligibility of illegal immigrants to receive some government services and benefits.

Supporters of the requirement contend it helps prevent voter fraud by non-citizens.

Critics said that the law would disenfranchise voters, particularly minorities and the elderly, and that requiring voters to acquire and produce identification would be burdensome in time, money and effort.



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