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ACLU Fights California's Controversial Voter ID Proposal

3/4/2026

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A coalition led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and League of Women Voters of California opposes Reform California's voter ID measure, arguing it is unnecessary.
The measure would require photo ID for voters and verify citizenship, and it has collected 1.3 million signatures.
California has no voter ID requirement, and the coalition warns the proposal could suppress turnout and disproportionately affect those without IDs amid federal threats.

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A coalition led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and League of Women Voters of California opposes Reform California's voter ID measure, arguing it is unnecessary.
The measure would require photo ID for voters and verify citizenship, and it has collected 1.3 million signatures.
California has no voter ID requirement, and the coalition warns the proposal could suppress turnout and disproportionately affect those without IDs amid federal threats.