Federal court ruling empowers disabled voters in Texas

Federal court ruling empowers disabled voters in Texas, strikes ...

A Houston attorney and advocate speaks with Fox 26 about the recent ruling of Senate Bill 1 that impacts voters with disabilities.

Federal Court Strikes Down Restrictive, Suppressive Texas Voting ...

This ruling marks a historic victory for voters with disabilities. The judge's ruling, influenced by powerful testimony from The Arc's ...

Major Victory in Lawsuit Against Texas Anti-voter Law, S.B. 1

SAN ANTONIO — A federal district court ruled Friday, in a victory for voting rights, that a key provision of Texas' anti-voter law Senate ...

Federal court ruling empowers disabled voters in Texas, strikes ...

A Houston attorney and advocate speaks with Fox 26 about the recent ruling of Senate Bill 1 that impacts voters with disabilities.

MAJOR VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS ANTI-VOTER LAW ...

In a victory for voting rights, a federal district court ruled Friday that a key provision of Texas' anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 S(B1) ...

Victory in Lawsuit Against Texas Anti-Voter Law S.B. 1

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A federal district court ruled Friday, October 11, in a victory for voting rights, that a key provision of Texas' ...

Another Victory for Voting Rights! Federal Court Ruling Protects ...

The federal district court in San Antonio has issued another ruling to protect Texas voters, striking down laws that prevent voters with disabilities, with low ...

Federal Court Strikes Down Major Provision of Texas Voter ...

A federal court ruled Saturday against a key provision of Texas' anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 in a victory for voting rights in the state.

Federal court ruling empowers disabled voters in Texas, strikes ...

Houston - As Election Day approaches, FOX 26 is emphasizing the importance of every voter being well-informed. In the wake of recent changes ...

Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Texas's Omnibus ...

“S.B. 1's criminalization of compensated mail-ballot assistance clearly violates the Voting Rights Act's guarantee that qualifying voters are ...

Federal Court Deals Blow to Key Portion of Texas Voter ...

In a victory for voters, a federal judge struck down a provision that chilled voter outreach efforts by community organizations that assist ...

Voters with disabilities want to see these issues addressed as they ...

By one estimate, more than 40 million Americans with disabilities are eligible to vote in this election. But some say they feel excluded ...

Federal Trial Against Texas' Anti-Voter Law S.B. 1 Concludes

SAN ANTONIO - The federal trial against Texas' anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 concluded Friday after nearly six weeks of testimony from dozens ...

Disability Rights Advocate and Attorney Toby Cole Emphasizes ...

Texas voters with special needs and limited English proficiency have the right to vote with an assistor of their choice.

Texas is barred from enforcing new restrictions on voter assistance

A federal judge has struck down provisions in Texas' new law that set limits on how people can help voters cast their ballots.

1. Do voters with disabilities need assistance to be able to vote?

2017) (quoting the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10310(c)(1)); emphasis in original). “'Voting' includes the delivery of an absentee ballot to a county board ...

Disability Rights Groups Celebrate Ruling That Improves ...

Voters with disabilities could get expanded access to the ballot this election season after a federal judge struck down Texas laws limiting voter assistance.

Governor Abbott Announces Over 1 Million Ineligible Voters ...

Texas has removed over one million people from the state's voter rolls, including people who moved out-of-state, are deceased, and are noncitizens.

Closing Arguments in Lawsuit Against Texas Voter Suppression Law

S.B. 1 imposes new restrictions on mail voting and hampers vote assistance for those who need it most, such as people with disabilities or ...

The Enduring Work of Protecting Voting Rights: 59 Years and ...

The Justice Department once described the Voting Rights Act (VRA) as the most effective piece of civil rights legislation ever enacted.