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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]

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

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

Texas Businessman Who Bribed State AG Ken Paxton Arrested by FBI

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

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

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 House Speaker Accused of Being Drunk on the Job; Ken Paxton Asked Him to Resign

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 Abortion Medication Guidance

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

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

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

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

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.

SCOTUS' Immigration Executive Action Case: Rubio Maintains Stance Opposing DAPA, DACA

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 Attorney General Announces New Unit to Fight Human Trafficking

Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas announced the launch of Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime unit (HTTOC), a new unit focused on combating human trafficking on Thursday.

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

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

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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Indicted on Securities Fraud Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton turned himself in at the Collin County Jail Monday morning after being charged with felony securities fraud.

Immigration Reform News: Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

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.

Immigration Reform News Today: Immigrant Leaders to Confront ICE During DAPA Court Hearing

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

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Decision: Texas Governor, Attorney General Defies SCOTUS Over Same-Sex Marriage

The top law-enforcement official in Texas on Sunday defied the U.S. Supreme Court and told the state's county clerks and magistrates that they could refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples if they felt that issuing them would violate their "religious liberty."

Immigration Executive Action Appeal: Congressional Hispanic Caucus React to 'Huge Blow' on Latino Community

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.

Immigration Reform Update: DAPA Deferred Action Program Creates Over 20,000 Jobs, Report Says

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.

Voter ID Laws Debate: 'Discriminatory' Texas Voter Identification Law Challenged at U.S. Appeals Court

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments about Texas' voter identification law, which the U.S. Department of Justice claimed suppresses minority voting.

Immigration News Today: Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Decision Date Unknown, Fate Rests on 3 Judges

The fate of President Barack Obama's deferred action executive actions rests with three judges, appointed by three different presidential administrations.
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