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What are some arguments for and against voter ID laws?

Arguments for voter ID laws include preventing in-person voter fraud and increasing confidence in election integrity. However, opponents argue that such fraud is virtually nonexistent and that these laws suppress voting among Democratic-leaning groups, including minorities and the poor, who are less likely to possess or easily acquire the required identification.