The Justice Department filed new legal action against the state of Texas, challenging a new state law that imposes restrictions on balloting by mail and aid provided to disabled voters in polling locations. The federal lawsuit contends that the law violates the Voting Rights Act by "improperly restricting" voters with translation needs and visual impairments from seeking help to cast their ballots. It also took aim at a separate provision that would allow for the rejection of mail-in ballots for errors or omissions unrelated to the voters' eligibility status. “Our democracy depends on the right of eligible voters to cast a ballot and to have that ballot counted,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said, referring to the Texas law known as SB1 that was signed into law in September. “The Justice Department will continue to use all the authorities at its disposal to protect this fundamental pillar of our society.” #VotingRights #texasvotinglaws