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Box 570769 Dallas, Texas 75357 - 0769 50¢ Serving Dallas More Than 70 Years — Tel. 214 946-7678 - Fax 214 946-7636 — Web Site: www.dallasposttrib.com — E-mail: [email protected] SERVING THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR SINCE 1947 VOLUME 72 NUMBER 36 May 21 - 27, 2020 Federal judge says all Texas voters can apply to vote by mail during pandemic ing the preamble to the tional elections under the immediate review of the Declaration of circumstances brought on ruling by the U.S. 5th Independence, Biery said by the coronavirus pan- Circuit Court of Appeals. he had concerns for the demic would impose “The district court’s health and safety of voters unconstitutional and ille- opinion ignores the evi- and stated the right to vote gal burdens on voters dence and disregards well- "should not be elusively unless state law was clari- established law," Paxton based on the whims of fied to expand who can said. nature." qualify to vote by mail. In ruling against the "Two hundred forty- Under existing law, state, Biery cast aside years on, Americans now Texas voters qualify for arguments made by seek Life without fear of ballots they can fill out at Paxton's office that he pandemic, Liberty to home and mail only if they should wait until a case in choose their leaders in an are 65 years or older, have state district court is fully environment free of dis- a disability or illness, will adjudicated. In that case, ease and the pursuit of be out of the county dur- state District Judge Tim Happiness without undue ing the election period, or Sulak ruled that suscepti- restrictions," Biery wrote. are confined in jail. bility to the coronavirus "There are some among The Democrats argued counts as a disability us who would, if they that the age limitation vio- under the state election District Judge Fred Biery granted a preliminary injunction that allows all registered voters could, nullify those aspira- lates the U.S. Constitution code. The Texas Supreme to apply to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic after finding the state's existing election rules violate the Equal Protection Clause.( Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune) tional ideas to return to the because it would impose Court put that ruling on not so halcyon and not so additional burdens on vot- hold last week. BY ALEXA URA hearing in San Antonio, which the Texas attorney thrilling days of yesteryear ers who are younger than “This story has been U.S. District Judge Fred general said he would of the Divine Right of 65 during the pandemic, edited for length.” A federal judge opened a Biery agreed with individ- immediately appeal, vot- Kings, trading our and Biery agreed. Biery path for a massive expan- ual Texas voters and the ers under the age of 65 birthright as a sovereign also found the plaintiffs The Texas Tribune is a sion in absentee voting in Texas Democratic Party who would ordinarily not people for a modern mess were likely to succeed in nonpartisan, nonprofit Texas by ordering that voters would face qualify for mail-in ballots of governing pottage in proving the rules violate media organization that Tuesday that all state vot- irreparable harm if exist- would now be eligible. the hands of a few and for- the 26th Amendment's informs Texans — and ers, regardless of age, ing age eligibility rules for Biery's ruling covers feiting the vision of protections against voting engages with them – qualify for mail-in ballots voting by mail remain in Texas voters "who seek to America as a shining city restrictions that discrimi- about public policy, poli- during the coronavirus place for elections held vote by mail to avoid upon a hill," he said. nate based on age. tics, government and pandemic. while the coronavirus transmission of the virus." In the federal lawsuit, In a statement, Texas statewide issues. Days after a two-hour remains in wide circula- In a lengthy order, the Texas Democrats Attorney General Ken preliminary injunction tion. Under his order, which he opened by quot- argued that holding tradi- Paxton said he would seek Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas take place June 6 at 3 p.m. EDT and will stream on YouTube. Barack and Michelle Obama will also speak at the virtual celebration, which will include appear- ances from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Malala Yousafzai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, for- FILE - This July 14, 2019 file photo shows Beyonce at the "Lion mer Secretary of State King" premiere in London. YouTube announced Tuesday that Beyoncé will deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class for Condoleezza Rice, Joseph its “Dear Class of 2020" event, which will take place June 6 at 3 Gordon-Levitt, Demi p.m. EDT and will stream on YouTube. (Photo by Joel C Lovato, Hasan Minhaj and Ryan/Invision/AP, File) more. “Dear Class of 2020” By The Associated that will also feature the will include music per- Press Obamas. formances from BTS, YouTube announced Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan NEW YORK (AP) — Tuesday that Beyoncé will Thee Stallion, Chloe x Beyoncé has been added deliver an inspirational Halle, Maluma, CNCO to the list of guest speak- message to the 2020 class and Camila Cabello. ers for YouTube’s virtual for its “Dear Class of commencement ceremony 2020” event, which will Recognizing #BLACK EXCELLENCE for 72 years May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 2 May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 3 EDITORIAL PAGE The Dallas Post Tribune is pub‐ BOARD OF DIRECTORS lished weekly by the Tribune Dr. Mary E. Beck, Publishing Incorporated, 2726 S. Beckley, Chairperson Dallas, Texas, 75224, Bulk Rate [1345]. Postage is paid to the WANTED: Residents to join Dr. Theronica Bond Dallas Postmaster. Send address Atty. 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