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Lawsuit says Iowa’s voter ID law violates state constitution

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May 30th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A lawsuit alleges Iowa’s new voter identification law violates the state constitution. Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit. It’s the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit.