UPDATE:
Closing arguments in one of the states most heated cases wrapped up Thursday. Both sides defended their stand on the legality of the new Voter ID law.
Final summations were heard before Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson.
The closing arguments wrap up several days of testimony with dozens of witnesses.
The judge commented that its obvious that this case more than likely will head to the State Supreme Court since both sides are prepared appeal should they lose.
Again, the judge’s decision on the legality of the Voter ID law will be released the week of August 13.
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Testimony ended Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Court on the state's disputed Voter ID law. Both sides will deliver closing arguments tomorrow.
The ACLU, NAACP and several individuals are seeking to block the photo ID requirement from taking effect as scheduled for November's presidential election. The Commonwealth submits the ID is needed to prevent voter fraud.
Those appealing contend it has more to do with disenfranchising voters.
The final person to testify was Dr. Lorraine Minnite, a professor and researcher at Rutgers University. She has spent the last 10 years studying voter fraud across the country.
In her testimony, she pointed out that the state stipulated in its case that it is unaware of any voter fraud, and that nearly half of the state's district attorneys said they were unaware of any investigations or court proceedings.
This was the sixth day of testimony. Tuesday a leader of the NAACP told the court the new law has confused voters and slowed the organization's efforts to register new voters.
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson will hear closing arguments Thursday. He said he hopes to issue a ruling the week of August 13. He also said he expects his decision to be appealed to the State Supreme Court.
Closing arguments in one of the states most heated cases wrapped up Thursday. Both sides defended their stand on the legality of the new Voter ID law.
Final summations were heard before Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson.
The closing arguments wrap up several days of testimony with dozens of witnesses.
The judge commented that its obvious that this case more than likely will head to the State Supreme Court since both sides are prepared appeal should they lose.
Again, the judge’s decision on the legality of the Voter ID law will be released the week of August 13.
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Testimony ended Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Court on the state's disputed Voter ID law. Both sides will deliver closing arguments tomorrow.
The ACLU, NAACP and several individuals are seeking to block the photo ID requirement from taking effect as scheduled for November's presidential election. The Commonwealth submits the ID is needed to prevent voter fraud.
Those appealing contend it has more to do with disenfranchising voters.
The final person to testify was Dr. Lorraine Minnite, a professor and researcher at Rutgers University. She has spent the last 10 years studying voter fraud across the country.
In her testimony, she pointed out that the state stipulated in its case that it is unaware of any voter fraud, and that nearly half of the state's district attorneys said they were unaware of any investigations or court proceedings.
This was the sixth day of testimony. Tuesday a leader of the NAACP told the court the new law has confused voters and slowed the organization's efforts to register new voters.
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson will hear closing arguments Thursday. He said he hopes to issue a ruling the week of August 13. He also said he expects his decision to be appealed to the State Supreme Court.