California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new legislation that prohibits local governments from mandating voter ID requirements at the ballot box. This move has stirred controversy, with tech mogul Elon Musk criticizing Newsom and dubbing him 'The Joker' for signing the bill.
The bill was initially introduced by state Sen. David Min and was passed by the California Assembly in August. It was signed into law by Newsom last Thursday. The legislation was a response to Huntington Beach passing a voter ID amendment, Measure A, earlier in the year, which aimed to introduce voter identification requirements in local elections.
