Justices appear divided over Arizona's voter law

[Judi Lynn]

Source: CNN

1 minute ago
Justices appear divided over Arizona's voter law

Washington (CNN) – Legal challenges to state voter regulations are still drawing political and judicial scrutiny four months after the November election.

This was evident in a divisive oral argument on Monday at the Supreme Court over whether states can enhance a federal voter registration law with their own requirements.

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The justices appeared at odds over Arizona's voter-approved Proposition 200 and its insistence on proof of citizenship before registering.

The state calls it a "sensible precaution" to prevent voter fraud. Civil rights groups counter that it adds an unconstitutional and burdensome layer of paperwork for tens of thousands of citizens.


Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/18/justices-appear-divided-over-arizonas-voter-law/

[Peter cotton]

1. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict a 5-4 decision.

Remember, you heard it here first.

[cstanleytech]

2. Ya think? nt

[Peter cotton]

4. Call me Cassandra.

[Kelvin Mace]

3. Yep,

5-4 to uphold.

[COLGATE4]

5. I'm (unfortunately) reasonably certain

that you are correct.