On Tuesday, a U.S. appeals court granted a temporary stay for certain provisions of the 2021 Texas voting law, allowing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to continue investigating allegations of vote harvesting through the November elections. This decision has sparked concerns among critics who fear it could hinder voter outreach and turnout in the state.
The stay temporarily overturns a ruling issued by a U.S. District Judge last month, which ordered a halt to the vote harvesting provision of S.B. 1, citing concerns over vagueness and potential restrictions on free speech. The appellate court's decision will remain in place until a full appeal of the law is either granted or denied.
