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August 27, 2024

Texas Officials Raid Homes of Latino Elected Leaders
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The League of United Latin American Citizens has asked the Justice
Department to open a probe after Texas officials raided the homes of a
number of Latino elected leaders, candidates and political operatives in
South Texas. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing
accusations he is using his office to harass and intimidate Latino
voters in an effort to suppress their votes.


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