LULAC Calls for Federal Review of Texas Raids

In Texas, a series of raids targeting Democratic candidates and Latino election volunteers has sparked outrage and accusations of voter intimidation. Cecilia Castellano, a candidate for the Texas House, dismissed the investigation led by Attorney General Ken Paxton as 'nonsense,' while Latino civil rights leaders called for federal inquiries into the actions, which they claim aim to suppress Latino votes. The raids, which included searches of homes at dawn and confiscation of personal electronics, have drawn condemnation from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), who argue that they are politically motivated. Paxton's office has stated that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged vote harvesting and election fraud. Critics assert that these actions represent a continuation of discriminatory practices against Latino voters in Texas. The controversy unfolds just weeks before the elections, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.