The Justice Department wants a court to deny Texas’ request to keep certain communications between lawmakers, staff and constituents out of court proceedings on the state’s voter ID law.
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Spotlight on D.C. Turns to Immigration
Texas’ focus on Washington will shift next month from health care to immigration as the Supreme Court takes up Arizona’s case against the federal government over the controversial SB 1070.
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Video: Perry Not Interested in VP Spot
During an interview on Fox News, the former presidential candidate said he has no interest in joining the GOP presidential ticket.
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Abbott Strikes Early
The U.S. Justice Department on Monday denied the state’s request for preclearance of its controversial voter ID law. But Attorney General Greg Abbott was standing ready.
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A States’ Rights Strategy
Gone are the deer-in-the-headlights “oops” moments, the campaign blooper reels. They’ve been replaced with the familiar Texas governor beating his drum against the federal government, this time on women’s health and voter fraud.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 123
Reeve, Emily, Julian and Jim talk about Texas’ role in the presidential primary, the future of the state’s Women’s Health Program, and the latest on Voter ID.
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Dems Cheer, GOP Slams Federal Voter ID Decision
Reaction has been pouring in after today’s news that the U.S. Department of Justice has refused to preclear Texas’ voter ID law. Republicans are chiding the federal government, and Democrats are cheering.
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Justice Department Rejects Voter ID Law
UPDATED: The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected Texas’ application for preclearance of its voter ID law, saying the state did not prove that the measure would not have a discriminatory effect on minority voters.
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Next Texas Voting Controversy: Photo ID
With the redistricting battle headed to resolution, another controversy could await lawmakers next week. After months of wrangling with the Department of Justice, a decision on the voter ID law could come as soon as Monday.
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Arturo Vargas: The TT Interview
The executive director of NALEO’s Educational Fund on what it will take to motivate Latinos to vote this year, why immigration isn’t the group’s only concern and why voter ID legislation is a bad idea.
