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Texas AG Paxton's Election Fraud Raids in San Antonio Criticized by Latino Leaders

Aug 26, 2024, 05:46 PM

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has conducted searches as part of an investigation into alleged election fraud and vote harvesting related to the 2022 elections. The raids targeted the homes of volunteers and political staffers, including a Democratic candidate for the Texas House, San Antonio politicians, and a prominent legislative aide. The investigation was reportedly prompted by a debunked election conspiracy aired by a Fox News host. Latino leaders and civil rights organizations, including LULAC, have criticized the investigation, labeling it as 'nonsense' and calling for federal and state reviews. They argue that the raids, which included the home of an elderly volunteer, are an attempt to suppress voter turnout among Latino communities.