Justice Department Objects To Voter ID Law In Texas

The Department of Justice objected a proposed voter ID law in Texas that would have made voting more difficult for Latinos in that state, specifically because of the requirement for a photo ID. The DOJ noted that Latinos are 120% more likely than other groups to not have a photo ID. According to the AP:

The Justice Department’s civil rights division has objected to the new photo ID requirement for voters in Texas, saying many Hispanic voters lack state-issued identification.

The department says the state has failed to show that the newly enacted law has neither a discriminatory purpose nor effect.