Texas Blocks DOJ Election Monitors from Polling Places

A legal dispute between Texas and the DOJ results in an agreement to limit federal election monitors to areas outside polling locations.

The U.S. Department of Justice initially planned to monitor elections in 86 jurisdictions across 27 states, including several in Texas.
Texas officials, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, sued the DOJ, arguing that federal monitors were not permitted inside polling places under Texas law.
A temporary restraining order was issued by a federal judge, preventing DOJ monitors from entering polling locations in Texas.
An agreement was reached allowing DOJ monitors to remain outside polling places, maintaining a distance of 100 feet, in accordance with Texas election laws.
The arrangement permits voters to speak with DOJ personnel outside polling sites if they choose, while the lawsuit remains pending to ensure compliance.