Judge allows North Dakota Republicans to stop some Native Americans from voting

A judge in North Dakota has refused a request to review a controversial voter registration law- passed by Republicans – that critics say makes it harder for Native Americans to cast their ballot.While expressing concerns about the law, federal judge Daniel Hovland said it was inappropriate to order a change so close to the midterm elections, as it could create confusion.The controversial law requires North Dakota residents to show identification with a current street address.