Texas AG Ken Paxton's attempt to shut down immigrant rights group FIEL was denied due to freedom of speech.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempt to shut down Houston-based immigrant rights group FIEL was denied by Harris County District Judge Ravi K. Sandill. Paxton's office claimed that FIEL violated nonprofit rules by making political statements against prominent Republicans and Texas policy. FIEL provides education, social, and legal services to immigrant families and argued that they were exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech. This decision marks another loss for Paxton in his efforts to close groups aiding migrants.

August 23, 2024
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