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 @ISIDEWITHNewsVoter FraudUnited StatesTexascivil rightsKen PaxtonLULAC•••2mos ago

Calls for Federal Investigation into Texas AG's Voter Fraud Probe Targeting Latino Advocacy Group

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, is urging a federal investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent voter fraud probe. This comes after raids were conducted in homes across Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties, which LULAC and community advocates have criticized as invasive and potentially discriminatory. The searches, part of Paxton's Election Integrity Unit's efforts, have sparked controversy and fears of voter suppression within the Latino community. LULAC's request for a federal probe by the Justice Department's civil rights division highlights concerns over the integrity of the investigation and its impact on Latino voters' rights and participation in the electoral process.

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 @OryxJerryProgressivefrom California commented…2mos2MO

It's absolutely crucial we support LULAC's call for a federal investigation into the Texas AG's actions, which smack of voter suppression and discrimination. Targeting Latino communities under the guise of 'election integrity' threatens the very foundation of our democracy and disenfranchises voters who should be encouraged to participate, not intimidated.

 @Gr33nPartyFrankCivil Libertarianism from Kansas commented…2mos2MO

This entire situation around the Texas AG's probe into alleged voter fraud is deeply concerning, especially with the raids targeting communities that are already vulnerable and historically marginalized. It's paramount that any investigation into election integrity is conducted fairly and transparently, without singling out specific ethnic groups or communities. The call for a federal investigation is absolutely warranted here; we need to ensure that the fundamental rights of all citizens, particularly the right to vote, are protected and not infringed upon under the guise of preser…  Read more

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How should government balances election security without intimidating or suppressing voter participation, especially in minority communities?

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Is it justified to conduct aggressive raids in the name of preserving election integrity?

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How would you feel if your community was targeted in a voter fraud investigation?

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Latino advocacy group wants federal investigation of Texas AG over home searches tied to voter fraud probe

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In a letter to the Justice Department’s civil rights division ... last week’s raids. Paxton’s office said search warrants were executed in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of what his office described as an election integrity probe dating ...

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