(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to Wisconsin's Republican-backed law requiring voters to present photo identification to cast a ballot, a measure Democrats contend is aimed at keeping their supporters from voting.
The justices declined to hear an appeal filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, which challenged the law. The ACLU said it then filed an emergency motion with a federal appeals court to try to keep the law from taking effect immediately.
Republican Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said the law cannot be implemented for the state's April 7 election because absentee ballots are already in the hands of voters but would be in place for future elections. "This decision is final," Schimel said.
Voter identification laws have been passed in a number of Republican-governed states over Democratic objections. Republicans say voter ID laws are needed to prevent voter fraud. Wisconsin's measure, blocked by the Supreme Court last year, was backed by Governor Scott Walker, a potential 2012 Republican presidential contender.
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9 comments:
I hope Gov Hogan makes this law in MD too....asap!
Yes are you listening larry.
this is a start.
Bravo!!
MY SAVIOR AND KING OBAMA will change this yo!!!
The Supreme Court has become a political circus with a liberal agenda to gut personal freedoms and state's rights. Seven out of the nine justices have as much right to be on that bench as Charles Manson does. The SC is sick, just like the rest of our federal gov't and it's time true patriots band together to facilitate the grassroots changes needed for our survival.
Walker's Skull of Thrones grows...
I am 61 yrs and was asked for ID at the liquor store tonight. Not because I look young just that they have to verify everyone.
You have to show ID to use your health insurance card.
I'd be willing to bet that if you needed an ID to get your welfare check or food stamps there would be a massive run on the DMV for that ID card
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