Ohio voter disenfranchisement case may head to U.S. Supreme Court

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Advocates for the homeless challenging Ohio's absentee and provisional ballot rules will consider taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The full 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined on Thursday to hear the case after a three-judge panel of the appeals court partially reversed the advocates' lower-court victory.

Last month, lawyers for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless and the Ohio Democratic Party requested what is called an en banc hearing with the full court. They argued the appellate court decision was inconsistent and will create confusion for the November presidential election.

Attorney Subodh Chandra said the groups are considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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