Free Republic 1st Qtr 2026 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $52,703
65%  
Woo hoo!! And now only $757 to reach 66%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: judgenelvaramos

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Federal judge strikes down Texas voter ID law

    08/23/2017 3:11:01 PM PDT · by jazusamo · 86 replies
    The Hill ^ | August 23, 2017 | Max Greenwood
    A federal court in Texas on Wednesday struck down the state's controversial voter identification law, granting an injunction that bars state officials from enforcing the measure. U.S. District Judge Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ruled that the law was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters, saying that it violates the Voting Rights Act. Texas state lawmakers passed a watered down version of the voter ID law this summer. The judge issued an injunction barring enforcement of that measure as well. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said after the ruling Wednesday that he will appeal the ruling,...