Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Funding for Migrant Legal Support Programs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County, which provides migrant deportation assistance, calling it 'evil and wicked.' The county had used public funds for programs that help migrants access legal support as they face deportation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County, where Houston is located, over its use of county funds for programs that provide migrants facing deportation with access to legal support, with the GOP official labeling the assistance as 'evil and wicked'. The lawsuit claims that the county's efforts violate a 2019 state law aimed at limiting taxpayer-funded services to undocumented immigrants. Harris County officials say their programs comply with existing law and are intended to promote public safety. The case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policies in Texas.
