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California officials sue Huntington Beach over voter ID law passed at polls
Ass Press via MSN ^ | 4/15/24 | Amy Taxin

Posted on 04/15/2024 5:33:43 PM PDT by Libloather

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — California officials on Monday sued Huntington Beach over a new law that lets the city require voters to provide identification to cast ballots at the polls starting in 2026.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta said the measure approved by voters in the Southern California city of nearly 200,000 people stands in conflict with state law and could make it harder for poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters to cast ballots.

State officials previously warned that the measure to amend the city's charter would suppress voter participation and are asking a court to block it from taking effect, he said.

“The right to freely cast your vote is the foundation of our democracy and Huntington Beach’s voter ID policy flies in the face of this principle,” Bonta said in a statement while announcing the lawsuit.

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates said the city has the authority to take election-related measures under the state's constitution and will defend the decision of local voters.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: california; id; law; voter
Gotta start somewhere. Had to whip out the ID before voting maybe a month ago. First time in a long time. Makes it feel legit.
1 posted on 04/15/2024 5:33:43 PM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

California is a threat to democracy.


2 posted on 04/15/2024 5:35:41 PM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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Kalifornia Uber Alles!


3 posted on 04/15/2024 5:36:29 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Libloather

Hahaha those poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters have no trouble cashing welfare checks.


4 posted on 04/15/2024 5:39:04 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I will be voting for Trump/whoever in November. If he loses in 2024, country is toast.)
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....could make it harder for poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters to cast ballots.
5 posted on 04/15/2024 5:43:56 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: Libloather

Why does every election integrity safe-guard always negatively effect only the poor, elderly, and and minority communities?


6 posted on 04/15/2024 5:44:43 PM PDT by Mustangman
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To: Libloather

Huntington Beach needs to turn around and sue those commie piggies back.


7 posted on 04/15/2024 6:03:10 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Gun show sales aren't the problem, public school zombie walkers are the problem.)
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To: Libloather

Sue them back over “auto frado.”


8 posted on 04/15/2024 6:06:38 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Libloather

Figures. Free Huntington Beach against the corruption of the state of California.


9 posted on 04/15/2024 6:08:56 PM PDT by mfish13 (Elections have Consequences.)
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To: Libloather

“State Attorney General Rob Bonta said the measure approved by voters in the Southern California city of nearly 200,000 people stands in conflict with state law and could make it harder for poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters to cast ballots.”

Sure, Robbie. Your pathetic condescension to folks not like you is sickening. You think these folks are not smart/capable enough to get a government-issued ID? Really? You have very low expectations, don’t you Robbie? Without your help - so you can feel good about yourself - it is a wonder these people can even survive. Ridiculous - but that personifies your insanity.


10 posted on 04/15/2024 6:10:55 PM PDT by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist .)
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To: Libloather

“State Attorney General Rob Bonta said the measure approved by voters in the Southern California city of nearly 200,000 people stands in conflict with state law and could make it harder for poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters to cast ballots.”

Not true. Non-drivers can get state ID cards at the DMV, no drivers test needed.


11 posted on 04/15/2024 9:32:18 PM PDT by Wuli ( )
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“State Attorney General Rob Bonta said the measure approved by voters in the Southern California city of nearly 200,000 people stands in conflict with state law and could make it harder for poor, non-white, young, elderly and disabled voters to cast ballots.”

Not true. Non-drivers can get state ID cards at the DMV, no drivers test needed.


12 posted on 04/15/2024 9:32:33 PM PDT by Wuli ( )
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How do the poor get welfare without ID?


13 posted on 04/16/2024 2:45:10 AM PDT by Stevenfo
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