Voter Registration Group Jolt Hits Pause on Texas AG Investigation

Recently, a Texas-based group called Jolt, which aims to boost Latinos' civic involvement, won a small victory in court. This lets them continue voter registration without fear of state shutdown. The pause comes after a federal judge ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation tool is unconstitutional. Both Jolt and Paxton agreed to stop the case temporarily while the courts figure out another lawsuit involving this tool.

Jolt argued that Paxton’s probe could harm their volunteers and workers by leaking sensitive data. The organization said Paxton's request for documents lacked a clear reason and any allegations of wrongdoing. They worried that complying could lead to harm or backlash from the public. Since the investigation started, Jolt has faced safety concerns and a drop in volunteer registrars. They hope the court will eventually declare the investigation unconstitutional. Paxton, meanwhile, has raised concerns about potential voter fraud from noncitizens, but experts say there’s no evidence of mass voting by non-citizens. State and local officials verify voter eligibility before elections.

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