California Attorney General Challenges Huntington Beach Voter ID Law
TL;DR
California has filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach, alleging that the city's new voter ID law violates state law. The law, passed by voters in March, requires photo identification for local elections starting in 2026. California's Attorney General argues that the law is illegal and violates the state's constitution and election code. The lawsuit is the latest clash between the state and the conservative beach town, which has previously challenged state laws on various issues.
- California sues Huntington Beach over 'blatantly and flatly illegal' voter ID law Los Angeles Times
- California sues beach city over voter ID law backed by majority of residents Fox News
- California sues Huntington Beach to stop voter ID requirement CalMatters
- Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Weber File Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach over Unlawful Municipal Voter ID Amendment California Department of Justice
- California sues Huntington Beach over voter ID measure OCRegister
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