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Federal judge blocks Indiana law banning student ID for voting

Source: Ballotpedia News April 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM (19 hours ago) Indiana House

A federal judge temporarily blocked Indiana's 2025 law that banned student IDs as voter identification, allowing them to be used in the state's May 5 primary. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young's ruling represents a setback for Governor Mike Braun's election restrictions.

Key Points

  • Student IDs will remain valid voter identification for Indiana's May 5 primary election despite the new state law
  • The temporary block was issued by federal judge Richard Young, suggesting potential constitutional concerns with the restriction
  • The ruling challenges Republican-backed voting restrictions in Indiana, a key battleground state