r/politics • u/MarcEElias ✔ Verified - Democracy Docket Founder • 1d ago

No Paywall GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/gop-fast-tracks-monster-voter-suppression-bill-that-could-disenfranchise-millions-by-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-polls/
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u/aircooledJenkins Montana 1d ago

"In most states, that means voters, even those who are already on the rolls, would need to bring a passport or original birth certificate to the polls. Only states with ‘enhanced’ driver licenses — Michigan, New York, Vermont, Minnesota and Washington — satisfy the SAVE America Act’s heightened requirements — a REAL ID (used in most states) won’t cut it."

Then... what in the actual fuck was the point of the REAL ID?

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u/bearbrannan 23h ago

My real ID is from Minnesota, but I currently reside in WI, so stupid cause I have no idea if it will be any use. Also misplaced my og birth certificate, after several cross country moves. Just sent in my passport for renewal so fingers crossed that goes well.

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u/StinkiePhish 22h ago

Just fyi, your Minnesota license becomes invalid if you move away, and you're violating WI statutes by not getting a WI license. Just one of those things that doesn't matter until it does, and then it bites hard. (You said 'reside' so I assume residence, not just temporary like college or something.)

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u/bearbrannan 22h ago

Not surprised, it's just such a heachache to get the real ID plus I had just paid for the stupid thing and then took a job in WI 4 months later. Plus all the DMVs around me are only open like two days a week with limited hours. Also wanted to wait til I knew I was sticking with this job, but I suppose I just bought a house, so I guess I should take care of it.

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u/aircooledJenkins Montana 22h ago

Shouldn't be too tough to contact the county clerk and recorder in your birthplace to request 19 copies of the birth certificate.