Mayor Barrett released the following statement regarding today’s decision on voter ID

“Judge Adelman’s decision is good for democracy."

By Mayor Tom Barrett - Apr 29th, 2014 04:36 pm

“Judge Adelman’s decision is good for democracy. The Governor and State Attorney General should focus on increasing access to the polls and encouraging more people to vote and not on creating and defending measures that depress our democratic traditions.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: J.B. Van Hollen, Jodie Tabak, Lynn Adelman, Scott Walker

Government: State of Wisconsin

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