Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit, 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070

Scope and Contents

The document discusses a lawsuit filed by Texas Rural Legal Aid challenging the right of military personnel to vote by absentee ballot in local elections. The organization claimed that absentee ballots cast by military personnel diluted Hispanic voting strength in Val Verde County. The author expresses concerns about disenfranchising military personnel and criticizes the Legal Services Corporation for promoting a political agenda. Representative Henry Bonilla introduced legislation to protect military voting rights. The author promises to consider this case when funding for the Legal Services Corporation is discussed in .

Dates

Creation: 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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