Summary
The ACLU is suing Elko County, saying people in jail who are eligible to vote aren’t getting a real chance to cast ballots. It’s a local-government fight with taxpayer money and election rules on the line—so yes, it’s worth a skim.
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Expect county taxpayers to foot the bill for legal defense—and possibly for new jail voting procedures if the ACLU wins.
Eligible voters in jail—and civil-rights advocates who say detention shouldn’t cost you your ballot—stand to gain.
Taxpayers and county officials could feel the pinch through legal bills and added election duties.
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