A federal judge has been asked to temporarily block the enforcement of North Dakota’s Voter Identification Law. The request was filed by attorneys who represent members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Earlier this year, they filed a lawsuit that claims North Dakota’s voter ID requirements ”disproportionately burden and disenfranchise Native Americans.” Court documents say an injunction would restore the right to cast ballots by signing an affidavit, or by a poll worker’s personal knowledge of a voter’s eligibility.
Attorneys want the injunction to remain in force until the lawsuit is settled.
North Dakota is the only state without voter registration. State law requires a driver’s license, or tribal identification cards.
Source: Group asks judge to block ND Voter ID law – News – KFGO The Mighty 790 AM | Fargo ND, Moorhead MN.