Congressman Joaquin Castro

Representing the 20th District of Texas
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CASTRO STATEMENT ON TEXAS VOTER ID BLOCK

Oct 9, 2014
Press Release

San Antonio, TX-- Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas found that the Texas voter ID law was intended to discriminate against minorities and declared it unconstitutional:

"This is a great victory for Democracy. Far too many have sacrificed for our freedoms and rights as Americans. This voter ID law was found unconstitutional for discriminating against minorities. I applaud this ruling for staying true to our values of justice and equality."

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