ActBlue sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation over Democrats' fundraising
Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging his investigations are politically motivated retaliation. ActBlue claims Paxton is abusing his office to target a key Democratic fundraising entity ahead of his U.S. Senate campaign. The lawsuit seeks to block Paxton's actions, which ActBlue argues violate First Amendment protections for speech and association.
- ▪ActBlue filed a federal lawsuit in Boston challenging Texas AG Ken Paxton's investigations and litigation against the organization.
- ▪Paxton accused ActBlue of misleading Congress and allowing fraudulent and foreign donations through its fundraising platform.
- ▪ActBlue alleges Paxton's actions constitute selective prosecution and retaliation for its political speech and association.
- ▪The lawsuit claims Paxton is using his office to benefit his political ambitions in the U.S. Senate race.
- ▪ActBlue argues that Paxton's conduct violates the First Amendment by targeting constitutionally protected activities.
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First Amendment Elections ActBlue sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation over Democrats' fundraising ActBlue: Paxton's case rife with 'false, inflammatory allegations' By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 3, 2026 9:47am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump directs DOJ to probe Democrats' top fundraising platform Fox News' Mark Meredith provides details on President Donald Trump's direction for the attorney general to investigate ActBlue over suspicion of foreign donations. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weighs in.
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