Raskin: Voter ID Law Violates The 19th Amendment In Denying The Vote To Women

Jonathan Turley discusses the debate over voter ID laws, noting their high public support despite opposition from some Democrats. He highlights the hypocrisy of politicians like Senator Ossoff, who require ID at their events while opposing voter ID legislation. Representative Raskin's argument against the SAVE Act, claiming it violates the 19th Amendment, is scrutinized. Raskin suggests the act would disproportionately affect women who have changed their names, by requiring extensive documentation when voting. Turley counters that existing voter ID laws address these name change issues, often with state-provided attestation forms. The SAVE Act allows various forms of identification, including REAL ID compliant IDs, passports, and military IDs, with other types needing a supporting document like a birth certificate. Turley asserts that Raskin's 19th Amendment claim lacks merit, as it neither denies nor abridges the right to vote. He argues that requiring identification for voting protects the integrity of elections, ensuring only eligible voters participate. Turley concludes that such claims are inflammatory distractions from the actual debate surrounding voter ID laws.