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A Texas judge ruled Friday Beto O’Rourke In a case filed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his nonprofit accused them of illegally raising funds to support Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state to prevent Republicans from redistricting the legislation.
Tarrant County District Judge Megan Fahey signed a temporary restraining order Friday night against former Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate O’Rourke, whose team and his team are supported by the people, are suspected of being related to “illegal fundraising” and working hard for the effort. Support Texas Democrats Those who fled the state – including funding air travel, accommodation, logistics and daily fines.
“The defendant has and will continue to engage in illegal fundraising and use of political funds in a manner that directly violates or leads to breach by Texas democratic lawmakers. [the law],” Fay wrote in his ruling Friday night. “Consumers have and continue to suffer irreparable harm through these illegal acts as they are making political donations that are used to fund personal spending and violate state laws. ”
A Texas judge ruled that Beto O’Rourke, in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, sued him and his nonprofit targeting illegal aid to the Democratic Party in Texas, who fled the state to prevent the Republican re-dividing efforts. (Getty Image)
Fahey’s order will O’Rourke or his group continue to raise funds or provide financial support to the fleeing Texas Democrats. The ruling was only hours before the Paxton office filed a petition against O’Rourke temporary restraining order.
Fahey is Republicans, She was appointed in 2019 by GOP Texas Governor Gregg Abbott.
In response to the ruling, O’Rourke issued a statement arguing that Paxton tried to shut down his nonprofit “because our volunteers fight for voting rights and free elections,” he called it “the kind of work that threatens Paxton, Trump and Abbott to take power in Texas.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said: “Cry, lib,” after Beto O’Rourke called on him to try to shut down his nonprofit people, accused of illegal funding for the state’s out-of-control Democrats. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
“They want to give examples from the people fighting so that others won’t,” O’Rourke added. “Now, Paxton has introduced a restriction order, trying to bring us out of the battle. He wants to silence me and stop me from leading the organization.” Congressional seats He needs to stick to the stage. But I won’t go anywhere. I plan to speak at our rally to stop the snatch at Fort Worth tomorrow afternoon. ”
“Cry more, Libb,” Paxton responded to O’Rourke’s statement. “You’re lost in court because you’re breaking the law and cheating on Texans. We’re definitely going to take the offender as an example.”
The flag of the Lone Star State.
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In addition to the power provided by people, Paxton also A survey was conducted Most PACs entering Texas are also accused of being the main funder of fleeing Texas Democrats.
Meanwhile, O’Rock filed his own lawsuit against Paxton in the El Paso District Court on Friday. O’Rourke accused Paxton of launching a “fishing expedition” and asked a judge to stop Paxton’s investigation into his nonprofit practices.
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