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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.

Texas Attorney General's Raids on on Latino Democrats Prompt Allegations of Voter Suppression

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent raids on the homes of Latino Democrats have ignited a storm of controversy and accusations of voter suppression.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial Date, Accusations, and More [Full Details]

Sep 04, 2023 08:44 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will finally begin on Tuesday, with Republicans aiming to get rid of one of their own.

Texas Businessman Who Bribed State AG Ken Paxton Arrested by FBI

Ken Paxton Impeachment: Texas Business Implicated in Bribery Scandal Arrested by FBI

Jun 09, 2023 12:50 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not only facing impeachment but also an investigation by the FBI. He is accused of being bribed by Texas businessman Nate Paul.

Texas House Votes to Impeach Republican State AG Ken Paxton in Historic Vote

Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeached as Texas House of Representatives Make History

May 28, 2023 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

For only the third time in the state's history, a sitting official in Texas has been impeached as its House of Representatives voted to impeach Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Texas Lawmakers Say State AG Ken Paxton Should Be Impeached Over Corruption as Republican Rift Continues

Texas Lawmakers Say AG Ken Paxton Should Be Impeached Over Corruption as Republican Rift Continues

May 26, 2023 01:56 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a mounting pile of corruption allegations and legal woes.

Texas House Speaker Accused of Being Drunk While on the Job and Asked To Resign by Embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton

Texas AG Ken Paxton Fires Back at State House Investigation; Accuses House Speaker of Being Drunk on the Job

May 24, 2023 01:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan over alleged drunkenness while leading the House.

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Abortion Medication Guidance

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over HHS Guidance That Forces Pharmacies to Provide Abortion Pills

Feb 09, 2023 07:50 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Texas filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging the abortion medication guidance issued by the Biden administration in mid-July.

Donald Trump Backs Ken Paxton Over George P. Bush in Texas Attorney General Race

Jul 27, 2021 02:26 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Former president Donald Trump threw his support behind Texas attorney general Ken Paxton for reelection in 2022 over GOP primary challenger George P. Bush.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over 100-Day Deportation Pause

Jan 23, 2021 12:11 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the administration of President Joe Biden on Friday for refusing to rescind the 100-day pause on deportations.

Marco Rubio Maintains Opposition to DAPA, DACA

Jan 20, 2016 01:07 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The Supreme Court announced it will review President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, but not all presidential candidates are thrilled with the news.

Texas Requests Delay in Supreme Court's DAPA, DACA Expansion Case

Nov 24, 2015 01:14 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a delay in the Supreme Court’s review of President Barack Obama’s 2014 immigration executive action.

Texas Voter ID Law Lawsuit Struck Down, Gov. Greg Abbott to Continue 'Discriminatory' Voter ID Efforts

Aug 06, 2015 01:26 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Voting Rights Act celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday, and opponents of Texas' voter identification law are celebrating a court's decision to strike down the law. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Lone Star State's voter ID law, which Democrats have labeled as "discriminatory," but Republicans said the law was to halt voter fraud.

Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

Jul 09, 2015 03:33 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Immigrant rights advocates are set to make their presence known in New Orleans as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court hears arguments on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality.

Immigrant Rights Advocates to Confront ICE During DAPA Court Hearing

Jul 03, 2015 04:30 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Immigrant rights advocates announced they will protest in support of a deferred action program while outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus React to Fifth Circuit Court's 'Huge Blow' on Latino Community

May 27, 2015 02:08 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice encountered a setback in lifting the temporary injunction on his immigration executive actions, and Latino congressional lawmakers are disappointed with the "huge blow" delivered to the Latino community.

DAPA Deferred Action Program Creates Over 20,000 Jobs, Increases GDP By Billions: Report

May 20, 2015 01:49 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program, created by President Barack Obama's immigration executive action in November 2014, could provide more than 20,000 new jobs, per year for the next decade.