On the Supreme Court Decision on Voter ID

The Supreme Court's decision is disappointing. The Court's decision today places obstacles to the fundamental rights of American citizens--especially the poor, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities--to participate in the electoral process. Having American citizens pay for underlying documents needed for an identification card and travel to distant motor vehicle locations for processing hinders--and diminishes--their right to vote.

The right to vote is a foundation of our democracy. American citizens who wish to vote must be able to do so.