Burns v. Fortson
Supreme Court of the United States
Burns et al. v. Fortson, Secretary of State of Georgia, et al.
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
No. 72-901. Argued: N/A --- Decided: March 19, 1973
Closure of voter registration 50 days before November general elections for other than presidential elections, although approaching the outer constitutional limits, cf. Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, is permissible to promote the important interest of Georgia in accurate voter lists. Marston v. Lewis, ante, p. 679.
Affirmed.
PER CURIAM.