The much-debated North Carolina voter ID law was back in federal court this week.

Local Assistant District Attorney Jeff Nieman was called to testify in the trial on Wednesday. Nieman was called to provide his experience with residents who have had their license revoked and the demographic trends of those who have had their license revoked multiple times for minor infractions.

Nieman spoke with WCHL’s Blake Hodge about his role in the trial:

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