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In reply to the discussion: SOME Democrat PLEASE put forth a LEGIT Voter ID bill. [View all]bigtree
(94,653 posts)...something to do with it.
Under the Act, certain types of voting changes would be subject to federal preclearance meaning states or localities with a history of voting discrimination must get approval from the Department of Justice or a federal court before implementing them Brennan Center for Justice.
One of the covered practices is imposing stricter requirements for documentation or proof of identity to vote. This would apply nationwide if certain conditions are met, such as:
The change is in a jurisdiction with a sufficiently large minority population.
The change is likely to disproportionately affect minority voters.
The Acts practice-based coverage framework would make such voter ID or ID‑like requirements subject to preclearance if they meet these criteria
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