brennan center for justice
  
  
    
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
    
  
    
        
    
          
              
            
            
            
        July 5, 2012 -
        
  
        A year ago, it looked like the war over voting was a once-sided rout for lawmakers pushing photo ID and other new voting restrictions. But through organizing and litigation, voting rights advocates have forced a draw in key Southern states -- and in some cases, scored big victories.