Court Upholds Texas Ban on Paid Ballot Harvesting, Overturning Lower Decision

• A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law banning paid ballot harvesting, reversing a prior decision from a lower court.
• The law in question was initially blocked by a lower court ruling, which prevented its enforcement.
• The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned this decision, allowing the 2021 election measure to be reinstated.
• This ruling is part of ongoing legal debates over election measures and voting laws in Texas.
• Paid ballot harvesting refers to the practice of collecting and submitting completed ballots by third parties, compensated for their work.
• The decision reflects a significant stance on the regulation of voting procedures within the state.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/5th-circuit-upholds-texas-ban-paid-ballot-harvesting-overturning-lower-court)