Biden Administration Sues Texas Over New Voting Law

The Department of Justice is challenging Texas's new election law, S V1, labeling it as restrictive and a violation of federal voting rights by disenfranchising voters. The law increases the power of partisan poll watchers, bans 24-hour and drive-through voting, and imposes new mail-in ballot requirements. In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has publicly welcomed the legal challenge.

What does the DOJ claim about the new election law in Texas?

What are the specific parts of the law that the federal government is challenging?

What voting methods does the new law ban?

What new requirements does the law add for mail-in ballots?

How did Texas Governor Greg Abbott respond to the lawsuit?