Missouri: federal-court suit against voter I.D. put on hold while state supreme court hears challenge
AP reports: Attorneys for both sides in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new requirement that voters present a photo ID have agreed to put that case on hold while a separate appeal is heard by the Missouri Supreme Court.
Lawmakers this year passed legislation requiring all voters to provide photo identification issued by Missouri or the federal government starting with the November election.
But opponents challenged the law in both state and federal court. A Cole County judge struck down the photo ID requirement Sept. 14, saying it's an unconstitutional infringement on the right to vote.
The Supreme Court is to hear an appeal in that case Wednesday. -- News-Leader.com | Local News