Four voters and several groups sued to challenge those restrictions, saying they placed an unlawful burden on the right to vote in light of the health crisis. Making a copy of a piece of identification, for instance, may be difficult and dangerous during the pandemic, they said. Writing on Twitter, Mr. Merrill said: “When I come to your house and show you how to use your printer I can also show you how to tie your shoes and to tie your tie. He also blocked the notary or witness requirement for voters who submit a sworn statement that they are at heightened medical risk. Judge Kallon also allowed — but did not require — officials to employ curbside voting.

Source: New York Times July 03, 2020 01:07 UTC