Texas Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Strike Down California's Travel Ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging its law that bans the use of taxpayer funds for travel to states, including Texas, which are accused of discriminating against LGBTQIA individuals. The lawsuit argues that California's travel ban is hostile towards religion and negatively impacts Texas businesses. California's law, Assembly Bill 1887, was enacted in 2016 to prevent state-funded travel to states lacking sufficient protections for LGBTQIA people. Texas seeks to overturn these restrictions through the US Supreme Court, while California reviews the complaint.

What is the primary reason for California's travel ban against certain states, including Texas?

• To encourage states to adopt similar travel bans

• To protest against states with insufficient protections for certain groups

• To reduce state expenditure on travel

• To promote tourism in California

What does the 2017 Texas bill allow child welfare agencies to do?

• Increase funding for adoption services

• Deny adoptions based on religious beliefs

• Expand adoption services to more states

• Provide tax incentives for adoptions

What is one of the arguments Texas uses against California's travel ban?

• It promotes religious freedom

• It increases tourism in Texas

• It shows hostility toward religion

• It supports Texas businesses

What is the purpose of California's Assembly Bill 1887?

• To enhance tourism in California

• To promote interstate commerce

• To prohibit travel to states with insufficient protections for certain groups

• To increase state-funded travel

What action did Texas take in response to California's travel restrictions?

• Negotiated a settlement with California

• Filed a lawsuit with the US Supreme Court

• Implemented a similar travel ban

• Increased state-funded travel to California