Justice Department Clears Georgia's Voter Photo ID Rules

[LiberalHeart]

ATLANTA (AP) -- The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday approved rules governing Georgia's new photo IDs for voters, clearing the way for the State Election Board to decide whether to require them for the July 18 primary. The rules establish what kinds of documents must be presented to obtain one of the free IDs, as well as where and when they will be distributed.

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=5091607

[ixion]

1. DOJ: Thwarting Justice at every Turn.

:-(

[liberalmuse]

2. Damn!

Looks like Georgia is on it's way to reinstating the Poll Tax ($25 for an ID).

[jody]

5. I believe ID's are free after Georgia amended its law. n/t

[Onlooker]

3. This could backfire

It smacks of Jim Crow laws, and it could prove to be a great organizing tool for progressive minded people.

[LiberalHeart]

4. I've been thinking about what this will do to the elderly or disabled...

Anyone who finds it difficult to get out and get a photo ID made.

[OneBlueSky]

6. next stop: poll taxes . . . n/t

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