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Wisconsin Judge Rules Absentee Voting Unfair to Disabled Voters | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Wisconsin judge has ruled that the state’s paper-only absentee voting system discriminates against voters with disabilities, violating their rights to privacy and independence under the ADA — but he’s not mandating electronic ballots yet. The decision, stemming from a 2024 lawsuit by disability advocates and the League of Women Voters, leaves the future of electronic voting up for debate in a pending trial before November’s election. While military voters already get digital ballots, the broader rollout remains uncertain as courts weigh practicality and security concerns. A key hearing is…
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