A Supreme Court decision allows New Hampshire to block student IDs from being used as voter identification, a move that voting rights groups warn could disproportionately affect young and low-income voters. The justices upheld the state’s rule in a brief unsigned order, citing concerns over last-minute changes to election procedures. Republicans argue the policy is necessary to prevent voter fraud, while the decision follows an appeal backed by the Republican National Committee. The ruling comes as election rules remain a contentious issue ahead of the upcoming midterms.
Voting rights advocates say directive would disenfranchise young and low-income voters, but Republicans say it’s needed to combat voter fraudUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs as a form of voter identification ahead of November’s midterm elections.In a brief unsigned order, justices sided with a Republican National Committee (RNC)-backed appeal on the matter. They cited a longstanding rule that lower federal courts should not “alter election rules” too close to election day. Continue reading...
