In a significant development for voting rights, multiple federal courts have struck down key provisions of restrictive voting laws in Texas, Alabama, and Arizona. A federal court in Texas ruled that five provisions of the state's 2021 voter suppression law (S.B.1) violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and cannot be enforced. Similarly, the 11th Circuit Court blocked an Alabama law that severely limited assistance for voters with disabilities casting absentee ballots, ensuring these provisions will not be in effect for upcoming elections. Additionally, a federal judge in Arizona rejected a rightwing voter suppression scheme aimed at county recorders, marking another victory for voting rights advocates. Furthermore, a rightwing group in Nevada dropped its lawsuits, adding to the series of victories for voting rights.
Certain provisions of Texas’ sweeping 2021 voting law that restrict voter assistance violate the federal Voting Rights Act and cannot be enforced, a federal judge in Texas ruled Friday. Via @VotebeatUS https://t.co/wCFefQWEnO
Quite a day: ✅11th Circuit blocks part of AL suppression law. ✅TX court strikes down part of SB1 for violating VRA. ✅NV rightwing group drops lawsuits. ✅AZ court rejects rightwing lawsuit. Democracy Docket tracks these cases and more. Sign-up now. https://t.co/IGxw3bh729
🚨BREAKING: In a major victory for Arizona voters, a federal judge just REJECTED a rightwing voter suppression schemed aimed at Arizona county recorders. Proud that my firm represented @votolatino and @OneArizona in this important victory. https://t.co/zrmY9H2CEM https://t.co/5FnhhpyQWK