Breaking ... Federal Judge Strikes Down Ohio Sec Of State Frank LaRose’s Limit On Ballot Drop Boxes

A federal judge on Thursday struck down Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s order barring county boards of election from setting up multiple ballot drop box sites, saying the order unfairly burdens large counties.

In a ruling issued Thursday evening, U.S. District Judge Dan Polster also cited the coronavirus pandemic, which he said creates a greater strain on the mail system and increases demand for remote voting options. He said LaRose failed to present evidence that additional drop boxes, used to securely store completed absentee ballots, were not permitted under state law, or that allowing them would cause any harm to the election.

Kristen Clarke, Pres. & Exec Dir., Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law tweeted:

BREAKING: Victory secured in Ohio over Sec’y LaRose’s unlawful and discriminatory rule BANNING counties from having more than 1 drop box. This ruling benefits voters across Ohio, esp those in Cuyahoga Cty and other population centers. We’ll keep fighting to protect #VotingRights.

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