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Texas woman triumphs as court upholds acquittal in voting error case

Crystal Mason has spent nearly a decade fighting conviction for casting provisional ballot that ultimately wasn’t counted

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

The Democrats’ short list of possible benefits: A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 17, 2025

Can these 5 bills to expand voting access in Texas win bipartisan support in the Legislature?

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2025

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In Texas, criminal charges and misdemeanor convictions don’t automatically take away people’s voting rights

Texans serving time for misdemeanor offenses or who are in jail awaiting trial are eligible to vote but only two counties offer voting in jail.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 31, 2024

Sun belt to October surprise: US election terms explained

Cut through the jargon with our guide to voter suppression, down-ballot voting and why the path to victory involves targeting swing states and their electoral college votes

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024

Court agrees to review Crystal Mason’s case after appeal from Tarrant County DA

A Texas appeals court overturned the illegal voting conviction of Crystal Mason earlier this year.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 22, 2024

She was sentenced to prison for voting. Her story is part of a Republican effort to intimidate others

Crystal Mason was convicted of voter fraud after the 2016 election, when she cast a ballot without realizing she was ineligible to vote

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024

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First Thing: Far-right gains in EU polls prompt snap election in France

After populist gains in France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands in EU elections, Macron announces he will dissolve French parliament. Plus: a new series exploring the angst at the heart of the US election

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

Texas Woman's Voting Conviction Overturned, Faces Appeal

Crystal Mason's voting rights case highlights disparities in sentencing and the importance of protecting democracy.

Texas Prosecutors Seek Reversal Of Voter Fraud Conviction

Texas prosecutors appeal to reinstate voter fraud conviction of Crystal Mason, sparking discussions on voting laws and criminal justice policies.

Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction reinstated

A Texas appeals court recently overturned Mason’s five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for federal tax evasion.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2024

Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman’s acquittal over voting error

Court ruled last month that Crystal Mason, initially sentenced to five years in prison, did not know she was ineligible to vote in 2016

The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024

‘Overwhelmed in joy’: Texas court overturns woman’s voter fraud conviction

Rights advocates welcome ruling overturning Crystal Mason’s conviction as victory in ‘broader fight for voting rights’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024

Texas appeals court acquits Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction

The court said the state did not have enough evidence to prove that Mason knew she was ineligible to vote when she cast a ballot in the 2016 election. She was facing a five-year prison sentence.

WEKU · Mar 29, 2024

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Texas Mother's Voting Conviction Reversed After Six-Year Battle

Texas mother Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction overturned due to insufficient evidence. Importance of upholding voting rights highlighted.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 29, 2024

Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting

Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud. She said she didn’t know she was ineligible to vote.

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2024

Crystal Mason: Texas woman sentenced to five years over voting error acquitted

Appeals court rules Mason, now 49, did not know she was ineligible when she voted in 2016 and throws out conviction

The Texas Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

Texas Senate revives effort to make illegal voting a felony

Lawmakers lowered the penalty to a misdemeanor in 2021, but then almost immediately began discussing raising it back.

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The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2023

Republicans have already filed dozens of bills to restrict voting in 2023

Measures in Texas would raise criminal penalties and create voting-focused law enforcement unit

The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2022

What to know before voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges

Texans will vote on three seats for the state’s highest criminal court in November. Here’s what the court does, who is running for office and what issues candidates are running on.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

Fears for safety of incarcerated children after fire in Perth maximum security prison

WA Department of Justice reports one person treated for smoke inhalation but concerns remain about conditions inside Caruarina detention facility

Salon · May 12, 2022

Crystal Mason voting case gets review

Crystal Mason said she didn't know she was ineligible to vote when she cast a provisional ballot in 2016

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2022

Crystal Mason on a ruling that could change her life: ‘I know this is not over’

A court in Texas must reconsider its decision to sentence Mason to five years for a voting error – how does she feel?

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Illegal voting case of Texas woman Crystal Mason is sent back to lower court

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is sending Crystal Mason’s illegal voting case back to a lower court to review whether she knew it was a crime for her to vote while on supervised release.

WEKU · May 11, 2022

Texas court orders that illegal voting conviction against Crystal Mason be reviewed

At the time Mason voted in 2016, she was on supervised release from prison after serving time on federal tax evasion charges. She received a five-year sentence for illegal voting.

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