{"id":2341049,"date":"2024-09-14T04:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T08:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-signs-voter-id-law-democrats-threaten-lawsuits-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-14T04:38:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T08:38:48","slug":"sununu-signs-voter-id-law-democrats-threaten-lawsuits-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-signs-voter-id-law-democrats-threaten-lawsuits-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Sununu signs voter ID law, Democrats threaten lawsuits &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsununu-signs-voter-id-law-democrats-threaten-lawsuits-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341049&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed a new \u2063voter ID law that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-are-targeting-these-biden-administration-veterans-affairs-policies\/\" title=\"House GOP targets Biden VA policies.\">eliminates exceptions<\/a> for\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-no-evidence-georgias-election-integrity-law-discriminates-against-black-voters\/\" title=\"Court finds no proof Georgia&#039;s election law discriminates against Black voters.\">voter \u2064identification<\/a>, marking a significant change in the state&#8217;s voting \u200bregulations. The law, backed by Republicans, emphasizes strengthening election\u200b integrity in New Hampshire, which plays a\u2063 crucial role in the \u200belectoral process. \u200cSununu praised the legislation as a means to \u200bmaintain\u2064 trust in elections, \u2062although he\u2063 clarified that it will not be enforced until after the\u2063 2024 election cycle, ensuring it does \u2062not impact \u2064upcoming votes. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New\u200c Hampshire has criticized the law, labeling it\u2062 an \u201canti-voting rights bill.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Sununu signs voter ID law, Democrats threaten lawsuits<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1760343\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; In a move that goes into effect after this year&rsquo;s election cycle, New Hampshire strengthened its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-paul-speaks-out-on-alleged-voting-irregularities-in-2020-election\/\" title=\"Sen. Paul speaks out on alleged voting irregularities in 2020 election\">voting laws<\/a> by eliminating voter identification exceptions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The new law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu signifies a win for Republicans, who are eager to strengthen voting laws nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Sununu praised the Republican-backed bill, citing the Granite State&rsquo;s prominence in the electoral process and dedication to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-lawmakers-criticize-dissenters-to-killing-filibuster\/\" title=\"Democrat lawmakers criticize dissenters to killing filibuster\">promoting election integrity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We have a proud tradition and proven track record of conducting elections that are trusted and true,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Looking forward to the next decade or two, this legislation will instill even more integrity and trust in the voting process.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the perceived Republican victory, Sununu emphasized in a statement that the legislation would not take effect until 60 days after the governor&rsquo;s signature, adding, &ldquo;the 2024 election cycle will not be impacted in any way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the delay in the new law until after the election, the ACLU of New Hampshire is decrying it as an &ldquo;anti-voting rights bill.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the week, the group said the legislation was unnecessary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-group-releases-ad-targeting-baseball-executives-during-world-series\/\" title=\"Conservative Group Releases Ad Targeting Baseball Executives During World Series\">defending fair elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[The law] would make dramatic changes to New Hampshire&rsquo;s election laws even though our elections are already secure, accurate, and fair,&rdquo; the group posted to social media. &ldquo;Lawmakers have no place trying to silence constituents with laws that impose new, unnecessary burdens on voters.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The New Hampshire Republican Party defended the new law, citing examples of when identification is required.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You can&rsquo;t legally obtain employment in the United States without providing proof of citizenship or work authorization,&rdquo; The New Hampshire Republican Party posted to X, formerly Twitter. &ldquo;If 14-year-olds can provide a birth certificate to get a job bagging groceries, 18-year-olds can provide one to register to vote.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Democratic state Rep. Angela Brennan warns the new legislation is unconstitutional and will result in &ldquo;expensive lawsuits.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This bill HB1569, now signed into law, is unconstitutional and don&rsquo;t just take my word for it &ndash; Republican Senator Jim Gray said so as well. Expect extensive and expensive lawsuits on taxpayers&rsquo; dime,&rdquo; Brennan posted on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1760343\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1760343\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sununu enacts voter ID law, Democrats warn of legal action (The Center Square) \u2013 New Hampshire has bolstered its voting regulations by removing exceptions for voter identification, a change that will take effect after this year&#8217;s election cycle. The legislation signed by Governor Chris Sununu is seen as a victory for Republicans who aim to enhance voting laws across the country. Sununu commended the Republican-supported bill, highlighting New Hampshire&#8217;s significant role in elections and its commitment to ensuring election integrity. He stated, \u201cWe have a proud tradition and proven track record of conducting elections that are trusted and true,\u201d adding that this new law will further enhance trust in the electoral process over the next decade or two. Although this development is viewed as a Republican success, Sununu clarified that the law would not be implemented until 60 days post-signature, assuring that it would not affect the 2024 election cycle. Nonetheless, the ACLU of New Hampshire criticized it as an \u201canti-voting rights bill,\u201d arguing earlier in the week that such legislation was unnecessary given their belief in already secure and fair elections. They expressed on social media: \u201c[The law] would make dramatic changes to New Hampshire\u2019s election laws even though our elections are already secure, accurate, and fair&#8230; Lawmakers should not impose new burdens on voters.\u201d The New Hampshire Republican Party defended the measure by citing instances where identification is required: \u201cYou can\u2019t legally obtain employment in the United States without providing proof of citizenship or work authorization,\u201d they posted on X (formerly Twitter). They added that if 14-year-olds can present a birth certificate for jobs like bagging groceries, then 18-year-olds should be able to do so for voter registration. Democratic state Representative Angela Brennan cautioned that this new law is unconstitutional and predicted it would lead to costly lawsuits: \u201cThis bill HB1569&#8230;is unconstitutional\u2014don\u2019t just take my word for it; Republican Senator Jim Gray agrees too. Expect extensive and expensive lawsuits at taxpayers\u2019 expense,\u201d she wrote on X<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2341050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chris-Sununu_28.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,7976,20652,40891,32076],"class_list":["post-2341049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-lawsuits","tag-sununu","tag-voter-id-law","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chris-Sununu_28.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341049"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341049\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}