U.S. Supreme Court Blocks New Hampshire's Ban on Student IDs for Voting

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Published: 2026-10-23
Category: us
Source: NHPR

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a ban on the use of school-issued photo identification for voting in New Hampshire, overturning a lower court's ruling that had partially allowed their use. The Court's order, issued less than two weeks before Election Day, cited a precedent against changing election rules on the 'eve of an election.' This decision is a victory for the New Hampshire Secretary of State's office, which argued that allowing student IDs could create confusion at polling locations.

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