Missouri Court Upholds Voter ID Law as Constitutional

Judge Jon Beetem ruled that the 2022 law requiring photo ID to vote does not violate the Missouri Constitution, rejecting claims of voter disenfranchisement.

• Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem dismissed a lawsuit challenging Missouri's 2022 voter ID law, citing lack of evidence of harm to voters or organizations.
• The law, passed by the GOP-led legislature and signed by Governor Mike Parson, mandates government-issued photo identification to cast a regular ballot.
• Plaintiffs, including the Missouri NAACP and League of Women Voters, argued the law suppresses voter turnout, but the court found no substantial burden on voting rights.
• Missouri offers free photo IDs and support services, such as free birth certificates, to ensure accessibility for those without identification.
• The ruling aligns with similar decisions across the country, as 36 states now have voter ID requirements, with Missouri seen as a model for election security measures.

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