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Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
Critics argue law makes it harder for minority groups to vote - NBC s Dan Scheneman reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) - In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld a controversial Arizona voting law.
In its ruling, the high court said the state did not violate the federal Voting Rights Act when it passed a measure allowing only voters, their family members, or caregivers to gather and deliver completed ballots. The justices also upheld a state policy requiring officials to throw out ballots cast in the wrong precincts.
Writing for the majority, Justice Alito said the state s interest in election integrity justified the law. He rejected the suggestion the law affects minority voters disproportionately.
The Boise 7 were fired from Boise Police for suspected lesbianism . Now, an all-female team is sharing their story.
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BOISE, Idaho â An all female production crew is working on a documentary telling the story of The Boise 7 .
In 1977, seven women were fired from the Boise Police Department for suspected lesbianism â Mary Morris, Janine Townsend, Lavonne Woody, Vardell Laursen, Judith Baker, Theresa Silva, and Sue Krohn. The firing came following an internal investigation where the seven were wire tapped on a telephone used for personal conversations. The wire tap was later ruled illegal by a judge.
SCOTUS ruling on Arizona voting laws causes concerns among voting rights advocates
Voting rights advocates express concerns over SCOTUS ruling on Arizona election laws
In a 6-3 decision, the SCOTUS kept two Arizona laws in place, including a limit on who can drop a ballot off at the polls. Activists say this will affect minorities the most, and worry what the ruling means in the future.
PHOENIX - In a ruling, the United States Supreme Court sided with Arizona’s Attorney General over some of the state’s voting laws.
This 6-3 decision will keep two Arizona laws in place, including a limit on who can drop a ballot off at the polls.