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Judge Halts O'Rourke's Funding for Democrats Escaping GOP Redistricting Vote in Texas

A Texas judge has blocked funding for a nonprofit led by former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to support Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to prevent a GOP redistricting vote. The ruling came in response to allegations that the group had raised funds illegally to aid the lawmakers.

Judge Halts O'Rourke's Funding for Democrats Escaping GOP Redistricting Vote in Texas
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A Texas judge has ruled against Beto O'Rourke and his nonprofit in a case brought by state Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that they illegally raised funds to support Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to prevent a GOP redistricting vote, effectively blocking O'Rourke's plan to funnel money to the departing lawmakers.

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