Federal Judge Rules Texas Voter Fraud Probes Unconstitutional

Judge halts Texas AG's investigations, citing vague language and free speech violations in SB1.

U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez found parts of Texas's SB1 law unconstitutional, particularly the provisions on vote harvesting.
The ruling stops Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from conducting voter fraud investigations based on these provisions.
SB1's restrictions were criticized for being overly vague and potentially infringing on First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Voting rights groups, including LULAC and MALDEF, celebrated the decision as a victory for voter assistance and outreach efforts.
Texas AG Paxton announced plans to appeal the ruling, arguing it undermines efforts to protect election integrity.