Fight Over Voting Rights in Texas Nears End as Democrats Return

Fight Over Voting Rights in Texas Nears End as Democrats Return

HOUSTON – A 38-day Democratic strike in the Texas House of Representatives effectively ended Thursday when three previously absent members arrived at the Capitol and paved the way for Republicans to establish a quorum and pass restrictive voting rules. Despite efforts by the Democrats to maintain a solid bloc, although most returned from Washington this … Read more

Voting Rights Act: Supreme Court says Arizona limits don’t violate act

Voting Rights Act: Supreme Court says Arizona limits don't violate act

The ruling will limit the ability of minorities to challenge government laws that they believe are discriminatory under the Voting Rights Act. The votes in this case are 6: 3 and break along conservative-liberal ideological lines. Judge Samuel Alito gave the majority opinion. The court upheld two provisions of Arizona law. The first provision states … Read more