State: Texas

Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Petition for Rehearing En Banc

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Petition for Rehearing En Banc Read more

Project Vote Pursues En Banc Hearing for Texas Voter Registration Case

Press Release

“Texas makes it harder than any other state to help eligible citizens register to vote,” says Michael Slater, executive director of Project Vote. “It’s no surprise then that Texas also has one of the lowest rates of voter participation in the country." Read more

Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Opinion

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion Read more

EDITORIAL: Transparent voter suppression

News Item

It was a banner year for voter suppression in Texas. Read more

Voting Rights Struggles Face Legislative Hurdles

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New Project Vote Report Examines States’ Records in 2013 Washington, DC – In a report released today, voting rights organization... Read more

Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Defendants’ Response Letter

Litigation Document

Defendant's repose to Project Vote's Rule 28(j) Letter Read more

Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Plaintiffs’ Letter

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Plaintiff's Rule 28j Letter Read more

VRA Decision Unleashes Voter Suppression Laws

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Last week’s Voting Rights Act ruling by the United States Supreme Court marked a significant setback for democracy. The detrimental... Read more

Texas Bills Discourage Voter Participation, Say Voting Rights Groups

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More than two dozen civil and voting rights groups expressed concern over three new bills that may “limit and discourage... Read more

Letter to the Texas House Elections Committee regarding HB 2093,HB 2372, HB 2848

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A coalition of civic engagement groups submitted a letter to the Texas House Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, HB 2093, HB 2372, and HB 2848. The issues relate to rolling back early voting, interstate voter registration crosscheck program, and other issues. Read more