Minority Issues
The case is Marc Veasey, et al., Texas Association of Hispanic County Judges and County Commissioners v. Greg Abbott et al. (cause no. 14-41127). Breitbart Texas reported that on October 11, 2014, U. S. District Court Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos, a President Obama appointee, issued a permanent injunction requiring Texas to return to enforcing the in-person voter identification requirements that existed before Senate Bill 14 became law.
Plaintiff's lawyers, meanwhile, say they are optimistic.
The panel of judges will have to decide if Ramos was "clearly wrong" in her ruling, and that could be a hard decision for any appellate court, said Myrna Pérez, director of Voting Rights and Elections Project at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. "There was a very strong record in this case."
Washington, D.C.—Today, Thursday, April 23, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as the Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice.
"Today, after more than five months, the United States Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch, the first-ever African American woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States.
What: Community Fitness Day. Everyone in the Texas' 33rd Congressional District is invited to come walk the track with U.S. Congressman Veasey and participate in outdooor activities in collaboration with the Texas Rangers Foundation and Universal Cheerleaders Association.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2015. 9-11 a.m.
Where: Tarrant County College South Track, 5301 Campus Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76119
Dallas, Texas—Earlier today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, presented Sergeant Stephanie Y. Hanson, Dallas resident and Army veteran, with restored medals. Sgt. Hanson originally contacted Veasey's office to obtain her missing military medical records and learned about additional services offered to district veterans.
Rep. Veasey is committed to empowering all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. During the month of May, Congressman Veasey hosted and participated in health and fitness events to support the resolution and living a healthy lifestyle.
Washington, D.C. – El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, miembro del caucus negro del Congreso, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración en respuesta al reciente anuncio por parte del Fiscal General Eric Holder de como Fort Worth será una de los seis sitios piloto para la Iniciativa nacional para construir confianza y justicia en la comunidad, un programa nacional diseñado para mejorar la justicia procedimental, reducir prejuicios y apoyar la reconciliación.