Indiana voter photo ID law ruling [US DC] News
Indiana voter photo ID law ruling [US DC]

Indiana Democratic Party v. Rokita, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, April 14, 2006 [upholding a 2005 law enacted by the Indiana General Assembly that requires most voters to present a valid, government-issued photo identification card when they head to the polls]. Read the full text of the opinion [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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India constitution ratified

On January 26, 1950, India ratified its constitution, formally making the new country a republic. On the same day, Rajendra Prasad was inaugurated as the republic's first president. The anniversary is celebrated today as Republic Day in India.

Tennessee became first state to ban alcohol sales

On January 26, 1838, Tennessee became the first US state to pass a law prohibiting the general sale of alcohol; fines paid by lawbreakers were put towards the support of public schools. Read more about the history of Prohibition.