Appeals Expected in North Carolina Voter ID Ruling

Civil rights groups are considering an appeal to a court ruling that upheld a North Carolina law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls, a ruling they say discriminates against minorities. Tuesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder in Winston Salem is a victory for Republicans who contend the law is needed to prevent voter fraud. Republican North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, who's seeking re-election this year, applauded the...

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