Judge: New voter signup penalties create ‘chilling effect’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge handed down tough criticism on Tennessee’s new restrictions for signing up voters while refusing to dismiss a legal challenge surrounding the new law set to take effect in October.
U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger ruled Monday that the law would likely create a “chilling effect” on organizations and individuals who seek to register new voters in Tennessee.
The new law is likely the first nationally to fine groups for too many incom