Appeals Court Denies Bid to Ban Texas Drive-Through Voting (1)

A federal appeals court denied a last-minute request from a group of Republican activists to ban drive-through voting in Texas’ most populous county.

In a three-line order, the Fifth Circuit appeals court in New Orleans on Monday denied the request for a preliminary injunction, without an explanation. While the ruling removed one immediate challenge to drive-through voting, the chief election officer in Harris County decided to close all but one facility that allows the practice, in a bid to avoid further legal issues.

The group bringing the case -- including voters and candidates for state and federal office -- said ...