A federal judge has halted Ken Paxton's lawsuit against ActBlue, ruling it is political retaliation. The suit targeted the Democratic fundraising platform to suppress funds for Paxton's opponent, James Talarico.
- Judge Richard Stearns found Paxton's lawsuit was filed in retaliation for ActBlue funding Talarico's campaign. - Paxton's public statements linked the lawsuit to his Senate campaign, revealing his true motivation.
- Talarico raised $2.2 million in a single day through ActBlue in February. - Congressional Democrats are investigating Paxton's office for not pursuing complaints against the Republican platform WinRed.
The decision blocks Paxton's attempt to use the lawsuit as a campaign tool, allowing Talarico to continue fundraising.