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From opposing robber barons to the New Deal to desegregation to DOGE, state attorneys general have long taken on Washington

The start of President Donald Trump’s second term has been a bonanza for the attorneys general of blue states. As the president has released his blizzard of executive orders and axed federal funding and programs on which states rely, these attorneys general have filed suits designed to put the brakes…

The Conversation

Local and State Police Are Joining Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’

Texas law enforcement agencies and others around the nation are reviving a long-dead "task force" program that led to racial profiling in the past.

Texas Observer

Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law

Dr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to transgender youth

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Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigatons

Two of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck

The Independent UK

What is Colony Ridge? Greg Abbott Announces Texas Operation Targeting 'Criminals and Illegal Immigrants' That's Been in Works 'For Months'

State troops are assisting DHS with an operation, the governor said in a post on X. "I have worked with Tom Homan on this for months:"

Latin Times

Abortion Rights Advocates Gather in Texas as Bans Drive Rise in Maternal Mortality: 'We Are at Ground Zero'

Advocates warn that restrictive laws are endangering lives as new data reveals a surge in life-threatening pregnancy complications linked to abortion bans.

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New York doctor is fined in Texas, charged in Louisiana over abortion pills in tests of shield laws

A New York doctor’s alleged decision to send abortion pills to patients in Texas and Louisiana has pitted the Empire State’s shield law against the two conservative states’ abortion bans, which are among the strictest in the country

The Independent UK

New York doctor ordered to stop providing abortion pills to Texans

The ruling is the opening salvo in a likely lengthy battle between Texas’ abortion bans and New York’s “shield” protections for providers.

The Texas Tribune

How a multi-year legal battle by allies of a billionaire megadonor set off this year’s explosive House Speaker race

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House leadership race, allowing for more political mudslinging and raising questions about ethics rules.

The Texas Tribune

Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services

Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to depose the charity’s leader.

The Texas Tribune

Pope corrects Vance, rebukes Trump

Pope Francis described attacks on immigrants from right-wing politicians as ungodly behavior that would "end badly"

Salon

As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisions

The new injunction prohibits advertising and age verification restrictions in the SCOPE Act, which aims to make social media safer for teenagers.

The Texas Tribune

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RFK Jr’s shifting vaccines stance worries experts ahead of confirmation hearing

Anti-vaccine rhetoric has been a lucrative enterprise for RFK Jr – one he is now trying to distance himself from

The Independent UK

Costco facing serious pressure from Republican attorneys general to ditch DEI policies

President Trump issued an order ending DEI initiatives across the federal government last week

The Conversation

I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of Texans are already seeing a rapid decline in democratic standards.

The Texas Tribune

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

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The Texas Tribune

Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall

Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.

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Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data

The US Federal Trade Commission has banned General Motors from selling sensitive driver data. The agency alleges that the automaker and its OnStar service collected and sold precious geolocation and driving behavior data without obtaining proper consent, and now it can’t sell it to consumer reporting agencies for five years.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 22 other states sue to halt planned federal methane fines

The rule fines certain oil and gas facilities that exceed federal limits for methane emissions.

Roll Call

Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio's Senate seat - Roll Call

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the seat Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to vacate.

The Independent UK

Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge

The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution

The Texas Tribune

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

Tom’s Guide

45 million Americans allegedly had their location data collected and sold by this top insurance firm

The insurance firm Allstate and its subsidiary Arity are facing allegations that they collected US driver data without giving customers notice or getting their consent.

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