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Judge Blocks Ohio’s DMV Voter ID Rule | US News
A federal judge has blocked Ohio’s new voter registration rule requiring proof of citizenship at the DMV, calling it likely illegal under the National Voter Registration Act. The state’s controversial policy—set to take effect next March—would have forced drivers to show passports or birth certificates, creating an extra hurdle not required for other registration methods. Advocacy groups hailed the ruling as a victory for voters ahead of the October 5 election deadline, while Ohio’s Secretary of State vows to appeal, arguing that protecting voter rolls is essential and that mere form signing…
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