South Dakota Voter Access Lawsuit | Pierre News

A nonprofit and a voter are suing South Dakota over a new citizenship-proof voting law that strips state and local ballot access for those who can’t produce original IDs — even if they have valid documentation. The plaintiffs demand photocopies be accepted, mail-in registration options, clear explanations for federal-only ballots, and a challenge process — arguing the law violates civil rights and unfairly disenfranchises voters. Despite earlier efforts by the League of Women Voters to fix the system, the state rejected their proposals, citing lack of legal standing. One plaintiff, Jaysen Hill, lost his June primary vote after mailing only a photocopy of his ID. The state hasn’t yet responded to the lawsuit, which also seeks legal fees — spotlighting a growing national debate on voter access and election integrity. 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/841a95a3d3952c85