Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Reuters: U.S.: Court clears South Carolina voter ID law for 2013

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Court clears South Carolina voter ID law for 2013
Oct 10th 2012, 16:22

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A sign is seen leading to a polling place at Powdersville Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina January 21, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

A sign is seen leading to a polling place at Powdersville Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina January 21, 2012.

Credit: Reuters/Eric Thayer

WASHINGTON | Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:22pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new South Carolina law that generally requires voters to show photo identification does not discriminate against racial minorities and can go into effect beginning in 2013, a federal court ruled on Wednesday.

The U.S. District Court three-judge panel said too little time remains before the November 6 elections for president and other offices for state officials to implement the law this year.

The U.S. Justice Department opposed the law, arguing it ran afoul of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark of the U.S. civil rights movement.

(Reporting by David Ingram; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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Government-issued ID required in South Carolina? Good, maybe it will keep the tea party away from the polls.

Oct 10, 2012 12:18pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
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