Federal judge dismisses NAACP lawsuit over voter assistance limits in SC absentee ballot law

A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit this week from SC civil rights groups over state absentee voting assistance rules.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit from South Carolina civil rights organizations over state absentee voting rules. In the lawsuit, the groups argued a law meant to prevent election fraud makes it harder for people with disabilities to vote.

The state NAACP and a trio of disabled nursing home residents filed suit last year challenging limits on assistance with mail-in ballots, arguing the limits violate the federal Voting Rights Act.

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