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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Aug. 11, pro-voting groups filed a lawsuit challenging a Michigan statute that makes it a misdemeanor to “hire a motor vehicle” to transport voters to the polls unless they are “physically unable to walk.” According to the lawsuit, which was filed in state court, “no other state has an equivalent prohibition.”

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@stopthatgirl7 @politics It will be ruled constitutional because that is what is convenient for Republicans, who have seized power.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Both the senate, house and governor’s office are controlled by democrats in Michigan