Texas Gov . They argue they should not continue to have the burden of showing that any voting changes would not burden or interfere with someone 's ability to vote . Rick Perry describes Trump 's move as an example of ` ` federal overreach '' The law requires people to show a photo ID at the polling place . The Justice Department says there is little evidence of ` ` in - person appearance . '' The department blocked a similar photo ID law in North Carolina in December .
Texas Gov . Rick Perry describes Trump 's move as an example of ` ` federal overreach '' The law requires people to show a photo ID at the polling place . The Justice Department says there is little evidence of ` ` in - person appearance . '' The department blocked a similar photo ID law in North Carolina in December .