I don't get the title.  If it doesn't effect voter turnout why do we want it?  Because it does effect turnout it stops illegals from voting because they have to get identified by authorities which is something illegals want nothing to do with.    How you qualify for government aid without proof this is your government is beyond me.  Federal gov was the worst thing to happen to America.  The idea we defeated the largest military in the 1700's and prospered for 100 years was ignored when the federal union was created.  The federal union was there to ensure the states aren't independent, that's all