The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Eastern Missouri is filing a lawsuit challenging the new voter identification law requiring Missouri voters to provide photo identification when voting. From the Jefferson City News article:
"Our overall concern is that the new law is going to leave people out who want to vote, who deserve to vote and who are qualified to vote," said Anthony E. Rothert, the St. Louis-based ACLU chapter's legal director, in a news release announcing the lawsuit.
Gov. Matt Blunt, a supporter of photo IDs, signed the bill a month ago in an attempt to eliminate "voter fraud." The Missouri Constitution provides all Missourians who are at least 18 years old and are registered in "the political subdivision in which they offer to vote are entitled to vote at all elections by the people." However, beginning in November, the new law dictates that those not presenting a photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, will have to use a provisional ballot that will be later verified by election officials.
As in Georgia, this move by the Missouri legislature complicates the voting process for the elderly and minorities who may not have a recognized photo ID, and deters an imaginary voter fraud problem.
Read the AP story here.
Read the story from the Jefferson City News-Tribune here.
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