LULAC Calls for Federal Probe of Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has faced backlash from Democrats and Latino leaders following a series of raids targeting members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). These actions, part of Paxton's investigation into alleged voter fraud and noncitizen voter registration, have been characterized by LULAC as voter suppression and intimidation tactics. Key incidents include the raid on 87-year-old Lidia Martinez's home, which has drawn significant public outrage and calls for a federal investigation by LULAC. The Justice Department has acknowledged receiving LULAC's complaint, though it has not yet responded publicly. Paxton's office maintains that these operations are legitimate efforts to uphold election integrity, referencing past allegations of ballot harvesting. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding voting rights and election integrity in Texas, particularly among Latino communities.