Supreme Court Blocks Student IDs for Voting in New Hampshire Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in New Hampshire, allowing the state to reject student identification as a valid form of voter identification for the upcoming midterm elections. The decision, issued in an unsigned order, cited a long-standing principle that federal courts should avoid altering election rules close to election day. Voting rights advocates have expressed concern that this directive will disproportionately disenfranchise young and low-income voters, while Republicans maintain the measure is necessary to prevent voter fraud.