Do You Think It's Possible That The New Voter Suppression Laws Put Forth By The Right Wingers Will All Be Rejected By SCOTUS? Check Out The Article Below & Give Your Input, Thanks In Advance!
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SCOTUS Rejects Arizona Voter Suppression Law UPDATED
by alaprst
I don't know if anyone has diari about this, but I couldn't help but noticing this
piece about a U.S. Supreme Court decision that was easily overshadowed
by the actions on President Obama's Affordable Healthcare Act and
Arizona's "Papers Please" law.
Here's what pr watch reported:
In a little-noticed ruling amidst clamor over the healthcare decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, holding it was preempted by the National Voting Registration Act (NVRA). The law was adopted as a "model" bill by the American Legislative Exchange Council [ALEC] in 2008.
It may not have received the notice "papers please" and the Affordable
Healthcare Act ruling got, but the significance of this ruling cannot be
overstated.
More.
The pr watch piece continues:
Arizona Proposition 200 became law in 2004 and required
election officials to reject voter registration forms that did not
include documentation proving citizenship. Critics said that there was
no evidence that illegal immigrants attempted to vote in state or
federal elections and the real intent of the law was to shut down
community voter registration drives.
I realize this diary is brief, but I hope this ruling is just the
beginning of the end of the GOP's un-American efforts to keep those who
oppose them from voting. I hope this sparks similar actions that assures
that ALL eligible Americans are allowed to vote.
2:33 PM PT: UPDATE: Here's another passage from the pr watch piece:
On June 28, the Supreme Court dealt the ALEC agenda another
blow by declining to stay a ruling by the Ninth Circuit holding that
Arizona's Proposition 200 (the ALEC Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act)
was preempted by the NVRA. The NVRA, also known as the "Motor Voter
Act," was designed to make voter registration more simple and unified.
Arizona’s refusal to accept federal voter registration forms without
proof of citizenship, the Ninth Circuit held, imposed additional
restrictions beyond what was called for under the federal law.
Two weeks ago, Arizona asked Justice Kennedy to stay the
decision,which he did temporarily, but on June 28 the full Court vacated
that temporary order (with Justice Alito dissenting). This means the
Ninth Circuit decision stands, and citizens will be able to register in
Arizona without having to provide additional documentation proving their
citizenship.http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/30/1104766/-SCOTUS-Reje...
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Top Opinion
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TuringsChild 2012/07/01 05:56:05I Don't agree with SCOTUS ruling in favor of the National Voters Right Act!
+14WHAT voter suppression laws??? You mean the ones that stop dogs, cadavers, and illegal aliens from voting? That's not suppression. That's COMMON SENSE.
I'm sorry, but someone who is so operating outside of American society that they lack either of these might not be the most knowledgable or involved person regarding what is happening in our nation. Perhaps the place to start before giving them five bucks and sending them off to cast your vote would be to help them get their "papers" in order. These are some of the same "papers" they need to get gainful employment in many places.
Settling all of the election manipulation claims and actions aside is it really unreasonable to think that a person who is going to vote when government has become such a high stakes game should be tuned in to government enough to obtain a government issued ID?
Further, we've have over a decade to sort all this out and here we are still trying to figure out the same problem.
(A) A photo identity document, except that a non- photo identity document is acceptable if it includes both the person's full legal name and date of birth.
(B) Documentation showing the person's date of birth.
(C) Proof of the person's social security account number or verification that the person is not eligible for a social security account number.
(D) Documentation showing the person's name and address of principal residence.
(2) Special requirements.--
(A) In general.--To meet the requirements of this section, a State shall comply with the minimum standards of this paragraph.
(B) Evidence of lawful status.--A State shall require, before issuing a driver's license or identification card to a person, valid documentary evidence that the person--
(i) is a citizen or national of the United States;
(ii) is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the...
(A) A photo identity document, except that a non- photo identity document is acceptable if it includes both the person's full legal name and date of birth.
(B) Documentation showing the person's date of birth.
(C) Proof of the person's social security account number or verification that the person is not eligible for a social security account number.
(D) Documentation showing the person's name and address of principal residence.
(2) Special requirements.--
(A) In general.--To meet the requirements of this section, a State shall comply with the minimum standards of this paragraph.
(B) Evidence of lawful status.--A State shall require, before issuing a driver's license or identification card to a person, valid documentary evidence that the person--
(i) is a citizen or national of the United States;
(ii) is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the United States;
(iii) has conditional permanent resident status in the United States;
(iv) has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered into the United States in refugee status;
(v) has a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status for entry into the United States;
(vi) has a pending application for asylum in the United States;
(vii) has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;
(viii) has approved deferred action status; or
(ix) has a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States. Most state have Citizen on the DL/State ID.