Posted on 10/20/2006 2:09:23 PM PDT by Babu
24 minutes ago: WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Arizona may require voters to provide photo IDs when they cast their ballots next month.
The justices cautioned that they were not issuing a ruling on the constitutionality of Arizona's law. "As we have noted, the facts in these cases are hotly contested," the court said in an unsigned five-page order.
The ruling merely allows the Nov. 7 election to proceed with the photo ID law in place. Federal courts still will have to resolve a lawsuit contending that the law will disenfranchise numerous voters, particularly the elderly and minorities.
Courts in Georgia and Missouri have blocked similar laws.
Justice John Paul Stevens, in a brief concurring opinion, said the high court's action makes it more likely that the constitutional issues "will be resolved correctly on the basis of historical facts rather than speculation."
The law requires voters to prove citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo IDs when they go to the polls. The law was meant to make sure illegal immigrants weren't casting ballots.
Opponents of the law contend it discourages some people from voting, including the elderly, poor and disadvantaged who don't always carry IDs. Arizona residents, Indian tribes and community groups filed suit in May.
A federal judge ruled the state could enforce the law. But the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals later blocked it from taking effect for the Nov. 7 election.
In his bid to allow the state to go forward, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard told the justices that "voter registration at the polls is an emerging issue of national importance. States have a compelling interest in curbing fraud and protecting the integrity of elections."
Voters without proper ID may cast provisional ballots and furnish identification within five business days of the election.
Lacking photo identification, voters still can cast ballots during the state's early voting period. State officials said there is ample time to compare signatures on the ballot with those on registration rolls.
Can people bypass this ruling by using an absentee ballot?
I never heard of needing a driver's license to buy a battery! -- you cerntainly don't in AZ. That must be a wacky CA law ...
LOL... Isn't this the truth? I live in Tucson, AZ where last time she garnered more Demoncrap votes than we have Demoncraps. But then our pets vote here also so...
Opponents of the law contend it discourages some people from voting, including the elderly, poor disadvantaged and the deceased who don't always carry IDs.
I really think she will lose based on this and the fact that there is no Indian gaming on the ballot.
If this happens, it will be so shocking to her and her minions.
Use a Credit Card and they request or require some form of photo identification.
I was referring to the final, actual transaction... the battery reference was for humor...
"Voters w/o proper id can cast provisional ballots....."I believe i heard this discussed on Fox.Isn't there also a provision that provides free id's for individuals who wish to vote but don't have the necessary id?Furthermore,those furnishing the id's will go to the persons home and make it(id)on the spot?Is my understanding correct?How can it be any easier than that?Geeez.
It'll be interesting to compare the election numbers of the upcoming Arizona election with historical voting patterns. If there's a big difference, that will illustrate the influence of illegal voting in the past.
Good point.I the believe dems are sweating it out.
Munsil also had a lot of help when Goldwater totally melted down on the Liddy & Hill radio show and admitted to some questionable dealings that landed his campaign manager in hot water. Then he tried calling back the next day to "set the record straight."
First rule of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging.
She is real weak on enforcing laws regarding illegals, despite her rhetoric.
The lifetime drivers license thing really gets me. I moved her 3 years ago from Alaska. When I got my AZ license I did not even look at the expiration date til someone mentioned the fact to me.....its amazing. My son moved here about 3 months ago, got his license. It expires in 2045! Old farts love it I suppose as they can get a license and know that unless they mow down a herd of pedestrians they will likely never face a test again.
BTTT
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