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Arkansas Judge Blocks Ballot Signature Restrictions | Raleigh News
A federal judge in Arkansas just struck down state laws that made it harder to collect signatures for ballot initiatives, ruling they violated free speech rights. The judge sided with groups like the League of Women Voters, rejecting requirements like photo ID for signers — since Arkansas already verifies voter registration — and rejecting mandatory reading of ballot questions, which the state claimed was to prevent misinformation. The Secretary of State plans to appeal, citing “common sense safeguards,” while the broader battle continues as states nationwide tighten rules on…
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