Judge upholds Arizona voting law

[ben_meyers]

Judge upholds Arizona voting law requiring proof of citizenship
Matthew Benson
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 29, 2007 01:13 PM

A federal judge ruled today that key parts of an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to vote are constitutional and don't violate federal or state law.

U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn Silver issued a summary judgment against nine of the plaintiffs' claims, including cornerstone complaints that the law known as Proposition 200 violates the National Voter Registration Act and constitutes a poll tax. Issues still outstanding and potentially headed to trial include the claim that Prop. 200's ID requirements disproportionately impact minority voting.

Secretary of State Jan Brewer hailed the order as a "big victory for the people of Arizona." She promised to continue defending the law if the case is appealed by plaintiffs that include the Arizona Advocacy Network and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

With 8 pages of reader comments so far, almost all in support!

[lonestarnot]

1. hmmmmm. Withholding judgment myself until after the trial.

Do you have a case number?