US Appeals Court Revisits Texas Voter ID Law
Source: ABC News
Whether a strict Texas voter ID law should be struck down, upheld, or, perhaps, adjusted is now up to 15 federal appeals court judges.
The full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday about the law, which requires voters to present one of seven specific forms of photo ID to cast a ballot.
The state and other supporters of the law say it prevents fraud. Opponents, including the U.S. Justice Department and civil rights groups, say in-person voter fraud is extremely rare and that Texas' law discriminates by requiring forms of ID that are more difficult to obtain for low-income, African-American and Latino voters.
It was unclear when the full court would rule. Last year, a three-judge panel of the court upheld a district judge's finding that the law was illegally discriminatory in its effect. But a majority of the full court decided to re-hear the case.
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I hope they make a decision before the general election...
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