Missouri AG Defends Voter ID and Slot Machine Crackdown | Topeka News

Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is doubling down on the state’s voter ID law, calling it a constitutional safeguard and warning that a federal challenge to Indiana’s similar law could set a dangerous precedent. She argues such laws should be nationwide, despite NAACP concerns that they could disenfranchise voters with disabilities or ID access issues. Meanwhile, Hanaway’s office is locked in legal battles over its crackdown on slot-style gaming machines in bars and gas stations, accused of using intimidation tactics to shut down machines deemed illegal under Missouri law—where players have no control over outcomes. Her office contends these are gambling devices and treats violations like any other criminal offense, with one lawsuit set for August 12th in Cole County Circuit Court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3989c7a276c724ef