Wexler suit on touch screen dismissed again
A judge threw out Monday a Democratic congessman's lawsuit [in Florida] that sought to require that electronic voting machines produce a paper trail.
It's the second time U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler has been denied in his challenge of the legality of paperless touchscreen voting machines. A similar case filed in state courts was dismissed in February, although that ruling is being appeal.
In dismissing the federal complaint, U.S. District Judge James Cohn said he can't get involved because the issue is being considered by state courts.
Also, Cohn ruled that the lawsuit would require the federal courts to become deeply involved with election procedures, which typically are left to the states. -- Congressman's suit seeking touchscreen voting printouts dismissed (AP via heraldtribune.com)