] The order by U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott found that
] the application of Ohio's statute allowing individuals to
] challenge the legitimacy of a voter at the polling place
] was unconstitutional.
]
] The presence of challengers inexperienced in the
] electoral process questioning voters about their
] eligibility would impede voting, she said.
]
] Dlott ruled on a lawsuit by a black Cincinnati couple who
] said Republican plans to deploy challengers to largely
] black precincts in Hamilton County was meant to
] intimidate and block black voters.
]
] Republicans said they wanted to prevent voter fraud.