What Ohio's voter-matching verdict means for the election

Thursday, October 16, 2008

A recent ruling in Ohio by a federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Republican Party. Thousands of new voter registrations now need to be reviewed to prevent voter fraud. Critics of the ruling say it’s unnecessary and could result in purging legitimate voters from the rolls.

Guest: Adam Skaggs, lawyer at The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice. The group's work ranges from voting rights to redistricting reform, from access to the courts to presidential power in the fight against terrorism.

Web-exclusive extended interview: Our web producer, Adam Hirsch, sat down with Skaggs to ask about the Ohio court decision, ways of improving voter registration, and what to expect between now and November 4th.

http://vote2008.thetakeaway.org/2008/10/16/extended-interview-adam-skaggs-on-voter-lawsuits/

Contributors:

Adam Hirsch and Christina M. Russo

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