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WILLIAM CRAWFORD, et al., Petitioners v. MARION COUNTY ELECTION BOARD et al., 553 U.S. 181 (2008)

Argued:
January 09, 2008
Decided:
April 28, 2008
Decided by:
Roberts Court, 2007
Legal Principle at Issue:
Whether a state law requiring voters to have a photo ID violates the Petitioners' First Amendment rights.
Action:
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
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