Judge Finds Ohio Election Law Unjust to Disabled Voters, Demands Changes
Columbus, Ohio — A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that certain aspects of the state’s election law are infringing on the rights of voters with disabilities, highlighting significant barriers to equal voting access. The decision marks a pivotal moment for advocacy groups who have long contested that the existing legal framework fails to adequately accommodate all citizens. U.S. District Judge Algenon L. Marbley, overseeing the case, indicated that the law under scrutiny disproportionately disadvantages voters with disabilities by imposing hurdles that are not faced by other citizens. These include stringent ID requirements and limitations … Read more