Judson W. Robinson Champions Voter Rights in Texas

In the heart of Houston, a pivotal battle rages for the fundamental right to vote. Brother Judson W. Robinson III (’78 Nu Phi), President & CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, spearheads the fight against regressive voting rights provisions entrenched in Texas Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1). In a landmark trial garnering national attention, Robinson and a coalition of plaintiffs, including the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Arc of Texas, confront multiple restrictive provisions embedded within S.B. 1. Their collective aim: safeguarding diverse voter engagement and participation in Houston and beyond.

The case, comprised of five lawsuits, including Houston Area Urban League v. Abbott, filed in 2021 by the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Reed Smith LLP, ArentFox Schiff, and The Arc, challenges provisions such as a ban on drive-thru voting, restrictions on early voting hours prohibiting 24-hour voting, and stringent ID requirements for voting by mail. Moreover, the law introduces new hurdles and potential criminal penalties for individuals assisting voters, disproportionately affecting voters with disabilities.

 

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