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A high-stakes legal showdown is unfolding in California as supporters of Proposition Thirty-Nine, a voter ID measure, sue the Attorney General over how the ballot language was rewritten — claiming it misleads voters by sounding more restrictive than it is. The original text called for “additional verification,” but the AG’s version implies outright bans on voting without ID, sparking accusations of voter suppression. Backed by big conservative donors, the measure seeks to require government-issued ID for in-person voting or last four digits for mail-in ballots — a move that polls show most Californians support, though critics warn it could disproportionately impact communities of color and seniors. With ballots set to print soon and a court deadline looming, the battle could reshape how California voters are verified — and who gets to participate.

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