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Ernest A. Canning is a retired attorney, author, and Vietnam Veteran (4th Infantry, Central Highlands 1968). He previously served as a Senior Advisor to Veterans For Bernie. Canning has been a member of the California state bar since 1977. In addition to a juris doctor, he has received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science. Follow him on Twitter: @cann4ing
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SCOTUS BLOCKS WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS’ PHOTO ID VOTING RESTRICTION IN 6-3 RULING

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ACLU Seeks Emergency U.S. Supreme Court Order to Block WI’s Photo ID Voting Restriction

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Evenly Divided 7th Circuit Appeals Court Denies Emergency Rehearing in WI Photo ID Case

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ACLU Seeks Emergency Appellate Ruling to Halt Photo ID ‘Chaos’ in WI Before 2014 Election

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Appellate Court Puts Newest GOP Voter Suppression Scheme in KS, AZ On Hold – For Now

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Wisconsin Federal Court Decision Could Mark Beginning of End For GOP Photo ID Restrictions

UPDATED: Wisconsin Republicans will appeal to 7th Circuit...

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