Texas can probe 'vote harvesting' through Election Day, appeals court rules
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A federal judge gave Texas officials the green light to proceed with a ballot harvesting probe, prompting outrage from critics who say they'll appeal to the Supreme Court.
The stay will remain in place until a full appeal of the law is either granted or denied, according to the appellate decision. Breanne Deppisch is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.
Their decision temporarily overturns the ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez late last month. Rodriguez ordered an immediate halt to the vote harvesting provision of S.B. 1, siding with plaintiffs in their contention that the provision is overly vague and a restriction of free speech.
He also acknowledged their "widespread confusion" as to what constitutes the illegal practice of vote harvesting in Texas.