Oral arguments made in state’s lawsuit over Huntington Beach’s voter ID

The California Attorney General’s Office at a hearing Thursday, April 3, argued there is “no constitutional way” for Huntington Beach to implement its voter ID law in city elections starting in 2026.
The hearing with Orange County Superior Court Judge Nico Dourbetas was the first time lawyers from both sides were able to lay out their complete arguments on whether Huntington Beach could require voters to show identification in future city elections.
Voters in March 2024 approve