ACLU Challenges New Hampshire’s Voter ID Law, Claiming It Disenfranchises Marginalized Groups
CONCORD, N.H. — The ACLU of New Hampshire launched a legal challenge on Monday against the state’s newly minted voter identification law, arguing that it places undue restrictions on the right to vote. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire, claims that the law could potentially disenfranchise many eligible voters, especially those in marginalized communities. This controversial law mandates that individuals provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and necessitates a photo identification at the time of voting. According to the ACLU, such requirements are not … Read more