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Block the Vote

Americans are more likely to be struck by lightening than commit voter fraud. So why is there such a big push to pass tough voter identification laws?

Americans are more likely to be struck by lightening than commit voter fraud. 

So why is there such a big push to pass tough voter identification laws? There are numerous bills out there on this issue. Critics say the laws would deter millions of Americans - particularly minorities - from voting.

Michael Waldman from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU explains what these laws are - and why they are proving unnecessary, and unconstitutional.