Texas Appeals Court Overturns Crystal Mason's Voter Fraud Conviction

A Texas appeals court has acquitted Crystal Mason of an illegal voting conviction, ruling that the state lacked evidence to prove she knew she was ineligible to vote. Mason, a Black grandmother, expressed joy at the decision and vowed to continue fighting for voting rights. Her case has drawn attention to concerns about the state's crackdown on alleged illegal voting, with advocates warning that such efforts could unfairly target voters who make mistakes. Mason, who voted while on supervised release from prison, maintained that she was unaware of her ineligibility and thought she could vote after her release.