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Texas Faces Preclearance Fight Over Voting Rights Act
Texas and officials clash with the Obama administration over how to enforce the Voting Rights Act after the Shelby County ruling. DOJ lawyer Eric Holder signals using Section 3 bail in to force preclearance for Texas voting changes while supporting court action in San Antonio. Leaders from both parties criticize and rally supporters, framing the dispute as a battle over election integrity and federal overreach.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Greg Abbott
U.S. Atty
Eric Holder
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National Urban League
Department of Justice
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Shelby County
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Urban League
Supreme Court
DOJ
San Antonio
David Dewhurst
Obama
Perry
Washington
Abbott
Dewhurst
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Freedom Works Texas
Ted Cruz
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