Judge: Delaware early voting, permanent absentee laws unconstitutional
The laws are “inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand," Superior Court Judge Mark Conner declared in a ruling.
Source: boston.com
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The laws are “inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand," Superior Court Judge Mark Conner declared in a ruling.
Laws authorizing a 10-day voting season and permanent absentee voting status violate the Delaware Constitution, a court ruled on Friday.
The ruling also found permanent absentee voting unconstitutional; The court said lawmakers can’t change voting rules by statute.
Recent court decisions have lawmakers considering new tactics as it relates to expanding voting rights in Delaware.
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