- A federal judge blocked Texas AG Ken Paxton from pursuing a lawsuit against fundraising platform ActBlue, issuing a preliminary injunction.
- The court found the action likely retaliatory and said ActBlue’s political fundraising is protected by the First Amendment—highlighting ties to Paxton’s opponent, Rep. James Talarico.
- Paxton had probed ActBlue over alleged donor fraud and tried to ban gift‑card/prepaid donations; ActBlue says the move was an attempt to silence small‑dollar donors.
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