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Court Rejects Paxton's Bid to End Immigration Legal Aid

2/26/2026

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The 15th Court of Appeals rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to end Harris County's legal aid program for undocumented immigrants.
The court stated Paxton failed to prove the program harmed residents.
Paxton argued the program misuses taxpayer funds and is unconstitutional.
Harris County officials defended the program, citing its public purpose and compliance with legal requirements.
The program has assisted 373 individuals in immigration proceedings since 2021.

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The 15th Court of Appeals rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to end Harris County's legal aid program for undocumented immigrants.
The court stated Paxton failed to prove the program harmed residents.
Paxton argued the program misuses taxpayer funds and is unconstitutional.
Harris County officials defended the program, citing its public purpose and compliance with legal requirements.
The program has assisted 373 individuals in immigration proceedings since 2021.