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flag Texas AG Paxton declares DEI programs unconstitutional, targeting Sen. Cornyn ahead of primary.

flag Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a non-binding legal opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, declaring diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state and private institutions unconstitutional, framing the move as honoring Dr. King’s vision. flag The opinion specifically targets Senator John Cornyn, his GOP Senate primary opponent, criticizing a 1999 opinion Cornyn issued on race-based college aid. flag Paxton called for immediate elimination of such programs, sparking criticism from legal experts who say the attorney general lacks authority to unilaterally invalidate laws. flag The timing, just weeks before the March 3 primary, has raised concerns about political misuse of office, with Cornyn accusing Paxton of using public resources for campaign purposes. flag The opinion may influence state agencies and businesses despite its lack of legal force, reflecting broader Republican efforts in Texas to roll back DEI initiatives.

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