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Court blocks Trump mail-ballot rule change; states had already mailed ballots
New York Times·US·about 9 hours ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a ruling confirming SB 1, reinstating nine provisions on mail-in voting, voter assistance, and identification. The decision follows litigation over the 2021 voting law, with the state's enforcement now proceeding. This marks a significant legal outcome in ongoing voting-rights disputes, potentially affecting election administration in Texas.