Wis. Supreme Court takes pass for now on voter ID
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's highest court says it won't hear challenges to the state's voter ID law until a court of appeals hears the cases, a setback for Republicans who wanted voters to have to show photo ID to vote in November's election.
The state Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a request to have the cases bypass the appeals court. That means it's highly unlikely that the photo ID requirement will be reinstated in time for the election.
Republicans passed a bill last year that requires voters to show photo ID. But two Dane County judges said it impairs the right to vote.
Voter ID has become a hot issue around the country. Republicans say the measures would prevent voter fraud, while Democrats call them a political ploy to suppress voters.
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