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Judge Halts Paxton's Lawsuit Against Jolt Initiative, Citing Retaliation

1/31/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Jolt Initiative was halted by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman.
The judge found Paxton failed to provide credible evidence of illegal activity by Jolt, indicating retaliation.
Jolt Initiative filed a federal suit to stop Paxton's state case, arguing First Amendment rights.
The dispute began after unsubstantiated claims of noncitizen voter registration.
Jolt's executive director says the actions aim to silence the organization.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Jolt Initiative was halted by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman.
The judge found Paxton failed to provide credible evidence of illegal activity by Jolt, indicating retaliation.
Jolt Initiative filed a federal suit to stop Paxton's state case, arguing First Amendment rights.
The dispute began after unsubstantiated claims of noncitizen voter registration.
Jolt's executive director says the actions aim to silence the organization.