The California Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling that blocked Huntington Beach’s controversial voter ID policy, dealing what could be a final blow to the city’s 2024 measure approved by voters. In a decision issued Wednesday, Jan. 28, the state high court left intact an appeals court order that said residents cannot be forced to present identification to vote at local polls. City officials have pointed out that other states have voter ID requirements. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill barring cities from enacting their own voter ID laws. With the Supreme Court declining to review the case, it’s not clear what other legal avenue the city has to implement a voter ID policy.