Opponents of Indiana voter ID law look forward to SCOTUS hearing

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Updated: 3:36 PM Sep 25, 2007 Opponents of Indiana voter ID law look forward to SCOTUS hearing An attorney representing the Indiana Democratic Party says he's thrilled that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of the state's voter ID law. Posted: 1:41 PM Sep 25, 2007 Reporter: The Associated Press

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An attorney representing the Indiana Democratic Party says he's thrilled that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of the state's voter ID law.

Bill Groth says he expects the high court to stress the protection of the right to vote as it deliberates the case.

The suit challenges a state law requiring voters to show a photo ID before casting their ballot.

The Democratic Party named the Indiana Election Division and Secretary of State Todd Rokita as defendants in its lawsuit.

Rokita, a Republican, responded later in a press release:

"A hearing by the United States Supreme Court will only add to the confidence that Indiana voters have already been given by this common sense, no cost law that creates a level playing field for all voters.

"Seventy five percent of Hoosier voters agree with this provision because it boosts voter confidence and strikes a needed balance between integrity and accessibility in our election process.

"Unfortunately, voter fraud exists and Hoosiers shouldn't have to become further victims of it before action is taken. Five Indiana elections have shown the overwhelming success of this law."

The voter ID challenge was among 17 new cases accepted by the court in advance of the start of its new term on Monday.

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