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August 27, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
A federal judge ruled that Texas election officials cannot reject mail-in ballots with wrong or missing identification numbers.
U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez found that the voter ID requirement violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Rodriguez agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice that providing a correct voter ID is “not material in determining whether voters are qualified under Texas law to vote or cast a mail ballot.”
Here’s how this works in Texas:
Since 2021, Texas has required mail-ballot applications and carrier envelopes to include the voter’s state-issued ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
Local election officials check the numbers to verify they match the registered voters.
If a number does not match, or is missing, voters can “cure” the defect by mail if time allows.
“We must be able to determine that the person voting is the actual registered voter. In-person voting requires an ID and a signature; voting from mail should do the same.” –Christine Welborn, Advancing Integrity
Texas is expected to appeal the decision.
Featured
On August 25, 2020, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot three men, killing two, in self-defense during a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Now, the estate of Joseph Rosenbaum is suing Rittenhouse, Kenosha officials, local Sheriff’s departments, the City of Kenosha, the City of West Allis, and several counties for “compensatory and punitive damages” for the “wrongful death” of Rosenbaum.
State
TLR Says Paxton Impeachment Charges Should Not Be Dismissed
Texans for Lawsuit Reform is telling senators to oppose motions to dismiss impeachment charges against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Lawmaker Names and Shames Colleagues for Killing Conservative Bills
In a recent interview, State Rep. Brian Harrison names three members responsible for scuttling Republican priorities.
Texas Land Commissioner Promises to Fight Biden’s Galveston Wind Farm
The proposed wind farm would cover an area larger than the city of Houston.|
Local
Federal Ruling in Galveston County Trial Will Impact Redistricting Across Texas
The county’s challenge of “coalition” districts could reverse decades of race-centric line-drawing in Texas.
South Texas School District Shuts Down, Citing COVID-19 Cases
According to the school district’s tracking, 10 staff members tested positive for the virus.
Bandera County GOP Censures State Rep. Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Federal
Los Angeles Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bused Into City
Abbott’s busing scheme has delivered more than 21,000 illegal aliens to “sanctuary” cities such as D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Denver.
July Saw Spike In Illegal Alien Encounters Over June
Fiscal year 2023 has already seen over 1.9 million encounters at the southern border.
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