Kansas Resident Fought Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law

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When Kansas began requiring residents to prove their U.S. citizenship before voting more than a decade ago, Steven Wayne Fish tried and failed. A first-time father in his 30s at the time, he wanted a say in debates over public school funding despite having never voted before. But Fish, who was born on a since-decommissioned Air Force base in Illinois, couldn't find his birth certificate, leaving him unable to register for the 2014 general election. A federal court eventually blocked the Kansas law following a lawsuit in which Fish was the namesake plaintiff.

Why it matters

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.

The details

In three separate incidents, police said Walker Reed Quinn has been damaging Waymo vehicles since July by removing and swinging his belt, placing a cone on the dome and sensors of the car, damaging the tires and driver's side mirror, and stomping on the windshield.

• On July 4, Quinn allegedly dove onto the hood of a Waymo vehicle and covered sensors.
• On July 29, Quinn allegedly damaged a Waymo's tires and driver's side mirror.
• On August 11, Quinn allegedly stomped on a windshield while someone was inside.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.