California Superior Court officially fired State lawsuit over Huntington Beach's voter ID law.
In March, voters approved Measure A, which requires people to show a valid ID before voting in local elections. The law was immediately challenged in a filing by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber. They argued that California's law “preempts” the law and disproportionately impacts minorities.
“This is another heartbreaking blow for the state of California, but a huge victory for the city of Huntington Beach and the integrity of our elections.”
A judge sided with the city in November, but Bonta indicated he would likely appeal the decision.
Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Barnes celebrated the city's victory on social media.
“Today, the Superior Court formally dismissed the state's entire lawsuit attacking the city's new local voter ID law. We expect this battle is far from over, but for now, the court “We have completely dismissed the state's lawsuit. This is a huge loss for the state of California, but a huge success for the city of Huntington Beach,” he wrote.
So does City Attorney Michael Gates. was praised Judgment.
“Today was another great day in court. The judge once again made the right decision,” he said. “We are grateful for the city's rightful victory. This is another heartbreaking victory for the state of California, but a huge victory for the city of Huntington Beach and the integrity of our elections.”
Bonta previously said the ruling did not determine the merits of the case.
“We believe that Huntington Beach's voter ID policy clearly violates state law, and we will address this appropriately in court,” the attorney general said in a statement.
The city has opposed other liberal policies promoted by the state, including mask and vaccine mandates and LGBTQ+ flags on city buildings.
Measure A passed with support from 53.4% of voters, while 46.6% opposed it. The law is scheduled to come into force in 2026.
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