U.S. Supreme Court Denies Request To Allow All Texans To Vote By Mail

The transcript discusses the legal battle over mail-in voting in Texas. The Texas election code allows mail voting for those over 65, out of the county, in jail, or with a disability. The Texas Democratic Party sued, arguing COVID-19 fear should be considered a disability. A federal judge agreed, but the decision was blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court. The Supreme Court declined to intervene, but Justice Sotomayor suggested the case be considered before the November election. The state's attorney general opposed universal absentee ballots, citing potential fraud.

Which groups are allowed to vote by mail according to the Texas election code?

• Only those with a medical condition

• All registered voters

• Only those over 65, out of the county, in jail, or with a disability

• Anyone who requests it

What was the argument made by the Texas Democratic Party regarding mail-in voting?

• That mail-in voting should be restricted further

• That mail-in voting is unnecessary

• That fear of COVID-19 should be considered a disability

• That mail-in voting should be available to everyone

What was the outcome of the federal trial judge's decision on the mail-in voting case?

• The injunction was temporarily agreed upon

• The injunction was dismissed

• The injunction was ignored

• The injunction was permanently upheld

What did the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decide regarding the injunction?

• They ignored the injunction

• They upheld the injunction

• They blocked the injunction

• They modified the injunction

What concern did the state's attorney general express about universal absentee ballots?

• They would increase voter turnout

• They would lead to greater election fraud

• They would reduce election costs

• They would simplify the voting process