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 is the main reason the DOJ is challenging the new election law known as S V1?

• It reduces the number of polling stations.

• It mandates electronic voting only.

• It is considered restrictive and violates federal voting rights laws.

• It increases taxes on voters.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the DOJ's challenge to the new election law?

• Increasing voter registration fees

• Banning 24-hour voting

• Empowering partisan poll watchers

• Introducing new mail-in ballot requirements

What voting method is banned under the new election law?

• Online voting

• Weekend voting

• 24-hour voting

• Early voting

What is one of the new requirements for mail-in ballots under the law?

• Ballots must be notarized.

• Ballots must be submitted a week before the election.

• Voter ID must be included.

• Ballots must be submitted in person.

How did Texas Governor Greg Abbott respond to the DOJ's lawsuit?

• He agreed to amend the law.

• He ignored the lawsuit.

• He tweeted a defiant message.

• He called for a public referendum.