The judge says the RNC's argument that the counties somehow prevented poll watchers from being present during weekend hours is a "red herring" and that some of these counties have done this perfectly legal and well known process for years.
HAPPENING NOW: A federal judge in Georgia has thrown out the RNC's claim that Georgia counties broke the law by accepting absentee ballots over the weekend.
The judge says their complaint lacked a "basic level of statutory review and reading comprehension." Details TK
WOW: Judge Baker shreds the RNC for what he says was a cynical attempt to invalidate votes only in Democratic counties even though other counties were able to use the same procedures. Doing what the party wanted would violate state law, the constitution and "my oath," Baker said.
Cities Are Fighting Abortion Bans!
As Latinas in positions where we are able to promote & protect our constituents’ interests, we are united in our belief that abortion should be safe, legal, affordable & accessible
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"... over 110 [Texas] OB-GYN’s ... wrote to the policymakers and elected officials of Texas urging them to change the current laws. "The nature of the strict abortion ban in Texas does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs,” they wrote" https://t.co/qnpQ8wruEr
Over the summer we started a series examining what Project 2025 would mean for the country and Texas. Many of the contributors to the blueprint hail from Texas and would be poised to land big roles in a new Trump White House. https://t.co/y3s9YLvjzz
this married medical student had to abort her much wanted daughter when she learned she wouldn’t survive outside the womb. she had to fly from Texas to New Mexico in secrecy, pay for it in cash. her doctor mom risked her medical license by helping her. is this what you want?
Never forget this: @tedcruz (@SenTedCruz ) hid in a closet on January 6th; the day that the twice impeached former President urged his supporters to storm the Capitol. If you are from Texas, vote for @ColinAllredTX . Supply closet Ted. You will be voted out! #2024Election .
Dr. Dani Mathisen moved from Texas to Hawaii after the loss of her 1st pregnancy. "I know too much about what can go wrong in a pregnancy to feel comfortable being pregnant in Texas."
#VoteForKamalaToday#RoeYourVote
The newly reported deaths of two pregnant Texans sparked a renewed plea from Texas OB/GYNs, including dozens in the Houston-area, for lawmakers to change the state's abortion laws. https://t.co/ZdB6x8Ozw8
“I did not want to be pregnant in Texas,” says Dr. Dani Mathisen, who moved from Texas to Hawaii after the loss of her first pregnancy. "I know too much about what can go wrong in a pregnancy to feel comfortable being pregnant in Texas." https://t.co/iYag1MSeh0
Happy Election Day, Longhorns! At 8:30 a.m., the Union is reporting a wait time of over 51 minutes, and @TheLBJSchool is reporting a wait time of 0-20 minutes.
Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Voters must have a valid ID and be registered. If you are in line before the polls close, you are allowed to cast your vote.
To find other Travis County polling locations’ wait times, visit: https://t.co/7UKF4rCJLZ
The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains. None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far. https://t.co/j3YfajVK1m