Prop 39 Faces Legal Blow | Bakersfield News

A California judge sides with the Attorney General, ruling that Proposition 39’s ballot summary accurately describes its impact — requiring government ID to vote — despite backlash from supporters who called the language misleading and “rigged.” This marks the second legal blow to the measure’s backers this week, as another judge found their voter guide description deceptive. While AG Rob Bonta defends the impartial summary, main backer Carl DeMaio accuses the court of political bias. Amid nationwide debate over voter ID — with proponents citing fraud prevention and opponents warning of disenfranchisement — polls show most Californians support stricter ID rules, making Proposition 39 a potential game-changer for state elections. 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/499597f10053d53b