Trump’s DOJ Withdraws Claims In Texas Redistricting Lawsuit
Litigation is ongoing, with a coalition of pro-voting groups continuing their legal efforts for fair maps in Texas.
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Texas Supreme Court Dismisses State Bar Lawsuit Against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Supreme Court dismisses the State Bar of Texas’ lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over attempts to overturn the 2020 elections. The bar requested to dismiss the lawsuit after an unfavorable ruling in a similar case.
5th Circuit To Hear GOP Appeal In Case Challenging Texas Voter Suppression Law
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold oral argument Tuesday concerning state and national Republicans’ appeal of a decision striking down part of Texas’ 2021 omnibus voter suppression law, Senate Bill 1.
Federal Court Orders Trump’s DOJ to Restate Stance on Texas Redistricting Case
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Donald Trump to inform the court by Monday whether it plans to alter its position or continue to pursue its claims in a Texas redistricting case that was initially filed by the DOJ under former President Joe Biden.
Judge Denies GOP Missouri Officials’ Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors
A federal judge denied an attempt from Republican Missouri state officials to block the DOJ from monitoring polling places in St. Louis on Election Day.
RNC Pressures Texas to Halt Counting of Late Mail Ballots, Citing 5th Circuit Decision
The RNC urged Texas election officials to halt a plan to count ballots received after Election Day, citing a 5th Circuit decision.
Republican State Officials Sue Biden Administration Over Noncitizen Voting
Republican officials in Florida, Ohio and Texas sued President Joe’s Biden administration this week, alleging that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is denying them access to citizenship records needed to maintain their voter rolls.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Texas’s Omnibus Voter Suppression Law
A federal judge today ensured voters who need assistance can still receive it by striking down key provisions in Texas’s controversial Senate Bill 1.
Travis County Sues Texas AG For Thwarting Voter Registration Efforts
Officials in Travis County, Texas filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday alleging Attorney General Ken Paxton violated the NRVA in his attempt to block the county’s voter registration efforts.
Texas AG Sues Second County Over Plan To Hire Vendor for Voter Outreach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing another county to prevent officials from using a third-party vendor to help with voter outreach.
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