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A California court blocked Huntington Beach’s voter ID law, citing state law and potential voter discrimination.
A California appeals court ruled that Huntington Beach’s 2024 voter ID measure violates state law, blocking the city from requiring identification at the polls.
The decision, backed by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom, found the local law conflicts with state election statutes and could disproportionately affect low-income, elderly, disabled, and non-white voters.
The court affirmed that only the state legislature can set voter ID requirements, reinforcing statewide uniformity in election procedures.
Huntington Beach, a Republican-leaning city, is reviewing the ruling, which marks a significant setback in its efforts to impose stricter voting rules.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between local autonomy and state authority over elections.
Un tribunal de California bloqueó la ley de identificación de votantes de Huntington Beach, citando la ley estatal y la posible discriminación de los votantes.