Supreme Court Says New Hampshire Can Ban Voters from Using Student IDs at Polls in Midterms – Ketanji Brown Jackson Dissents

The Supreme Court has ruled 7-1 that New Hampshire can prohibit voters from using student IDs in the midterm elections. This decision overturns a lower court’s ruling that had allowed student IDs as a form of identification. The majority opinion cited the Purcell principle, which discourages changes to election rules close to an election to prevent voter confusion.

• The Supreme Court ruled 7-1 in favor of New Hampshire’s ability to ban student IDs for voting in the midterm elections.
• This decision overturns a lower court’s ruling that had permitted the use of student IDs.
• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing against disturbing a federal court order close to an election.
• The majority cited the Purcell principle, which advises against altering election rules shortly before an election to avoid confusion.