Texas Files New Federal Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration Border Policies AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas, represented by Attorney General Ken Paxton and acting on behalf of Governor Greg Abbott, has initiated a significant new legal challenge against the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. southern border. The lawsuit, formally filed on May 29,…
Immigrant Rights Advocates Sue Over Border Asylum Policy WASHINGTON D.C. — A significant legal challenge has been mounted against the executive order issued by the administration on Monday, May 20, which aims to significantly restrict asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a leading civil liberties organization, alongside several prominent…
Texas Attorney General Responds to Legal Challenge Against Operation Lone Star Expansion Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a forceful statement today addressing the federal lawsuit filed against the state on May 20th. The suit, brought forth by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a coalition of other advocacy groups, specifically targets the expanded…
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ Expanded Border Security Initiative A significant legal challenge has been mounted against the State of Texas’ extensive border security efforts, specifically targeting Governor Greg Abbott’s expanded “Operation Lone Star 2.0.” On May 19, 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas…
Lawsuit Filed Against Texas HB 101: Constitutional Challenge to Property Tax and School Finance Reforms A significant legal challenge has been mounted against recently enacted state legislation in Texas. On April 28, 2025, a coalition comprising key statewide organizations filed a lawsuit in Travis County District Court contesting the constitutionality of House Bill 101 (HB…
Texas High-Speed Rail Project Hit With Legal Challenge Over Eminent Domain, Environmental Concerns A significant legal challenge has been filed against the controversial Texas high-speed rail project, a proposed infrastructure undertaking aimed at connecting the major metropolitan areas of Dallas and Houston. A coalition comprising Texas landowners and prominent environmental advocacy groups initiated the action…
