A federal judge in Texas ruled that a statute frequently used by Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate companies and nonprofits in the state is unconstitutional. The statute, known as the "request to examine," allows the attorney general to demand immediate access to an organization's records without judicial review.
This case arose after Paxton issued a "request to examine" to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing 737 manufacturer. The request indicated that the Attorney General's Office was investigating whether Spirit's practices and procedures, including its handling of defects, inspection changes, diversity policies, and employee demographics, are in compliance with the law.
