Federal Court Allows Texas AG to Resume Ballot Harvesting Investigations

The 5th Circuit Court's decision reinstates parts of Texas's voting law, enabling Ken Paxton to continue probes into alleged election irregularities.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling that had blocked investigations into ballot harvesting under Texas Senate Bill 1.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that the law aims to prevent voter fraud and protect election integrity.
Critics, including civil rights groups, claim the law suppresses voter outreach, particularly affecting Latino communities.
The law classifies compensated ballot collection as a third-degree felony, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
The ruling keeps the law in effect through the upcoming November elections, pending further appeals from voter rights groups.