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Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with Act Blue lawsuit

Paxton opened an investigation into Act Blue in 2023, examining whether it had violated state law by enabling donor fraud.

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What happened Paxton opened an investigation into Act Blue in 2023, examining whether it had violated state law by enabling donor fraud.
The headline split One side frames it as "Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with Act Blue lawsuit". The other frames it as "Federal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton’s Lawsuit Against Act Blue".
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CenterJudge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with Act Blue lawsuit

KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightFederal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton’s Lawsuit Against Act Blue

The Epoch Times · Right · News report

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KXAN (Nexstar, Austin)News report · Jun 12, 10:37 AM

Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with Act Blue lawsuit

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Paxton opened an investigation into Act Blue in 2023, examining whether it had violated state law by enabling donor fraud.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 12, 9:00 AM

Federal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton’s Lawsuit Against Act Blue

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A U.S. District Court in Boston found Paxton’s initial legal action to be retaliatory against Act Blue in support of Paxton’s Senate rival.

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Jun 12, 9:00 AM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.

Jun 12, 10:37 AM: KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) joined the source map.

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