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Democrats ask judge to overturn voter ID law

The Indiana and Marion County Democratic parties on Monday asked a federal judge to overturn a new state law that requires voters to show a photo ID.

The law requires residents to present a state or federal ID before they will be given a ballot. Those who do not have a driver's license and can't afford to pay for a state identification card can be issued a state ID for free.

In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the Democrats claim the law will bar some citizens from being able to vote. Judge Sarah Evans Barker will hear the case.

"Voting should not be equated with driving a car," said Dan Parker, Indiana Democratic Party chairman. "Voting is a basic right, not a privilege."

The Indiana Civil Liberties Union also is suing to stop the voter ID law. Last week, the ICLU filed a lawsuit in Marion Superior Court that claims the law will drive the poor, elderly and others away from the polls.

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