Obama Presidential Center opens amid ID policy controversy, questions over public costs The Obama Presidential Center’s requirement for visitors to show ID has sparked criticism from conservative commentators. They argue this policy contradicts the Democratic Party’s historical opposition to voter identification laws. This has created a point of contention surrounding the center’s opening.

• The Obama Presidential Center requires visitors to present identification.
• Conservative commentators have criticized this ID requirement.
• Critics argue the policy is inconsistent with past Democratic opposition to voter ID laws.