AG Paxton Asks 5th Circuit for Emergency Stay of Lower Court’s Voter Registration Ruling

AG Paxton Asks 5th Circuit for Emergency Stay of Lower Court’s Voter Registration Ruling

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to stay a lower court’s decision ordering Texas to take costly steps to alter its voter registration procedures under extremely tight deadlines. The motion explains that the lower court’s ruling forces Texas to engage in unnecessary monitoring activities not required by federal law. It also points out that that the three individuals suing Texas […]