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April 26, 2016

Judge Upholds Sweeping North Carolina Voting Restrictions
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A federal judge has upheld sweeping voting restrictions in North
Carolina, which could be a key swing state in the November election. The
ruling upholds North Carolina's requirement of a photo ID to vote, as
well as a week-long cut in early voting and restrictions barring people
from registering and voting on the same day or from registering before
their 18th birthday. Critics vowed to continue protesting the rules,
which they say disproportionately impact African Americans, Latinos and
the elderly.


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