That includes 96 % of whites and 92 % to 94 % of African-American voters . NEW : Both sides praise the decision . A judicial panel says South Carolina 's voter registration law does not apply . However , it says the law will not go into effect until next year . The judges say they compared South Carolina 's law to those in other states .
NEW : Both sides praise the decision . A judicial panel says South Carolina 's voter registration law does not apply . However , it says the law will not go into effect until next year . The judges say they compared South Carolina 's law to those in other states .