Ken Paxton seeks arrest and funding ban on Beto O’Rourke over Texas Democrats' walkout
TL;DR
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that a judge jail former Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating an injunction related to fundraising and speech at a rally, amid ongoing political battles over Texas Democrats' walkout to oppose a new congressional map. Paxton's actions are part of broader Republican efforts to end the walkout and push back against Democratic strategies, including lawsuits and attempts to extradite lawmakers.
- Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems' walkout The Texas Tribune
- Paxton seeks Beto O’Rourke’s arrest over financial support of Texas Democrats The Hill
- Beto O'Rourke blocked from financially supporting Texas Democrats who fled state in redistricting standoff NBC News
- Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over Democratic fundraising San Antonio Express-News
- Tarrant County judge bars Beto O’Rourke PAC from funding Texas quorum breakers Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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