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Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with ActBlue lawsuit

Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with ActBlue lawsuit

Summary

A federal judge in Massachusetts stopped Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing a lawsuit against ActBlue, a platform that helps raise money for progressive causes. The judge said ActBlue is likely to win because the lawsuit could violate its rights.

Key Facts

  • The lawsuit was brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
  • It targets ActBlue, a platform used for fundraising by progressive groups.
  • A federal judge in Massachusetts, Richard G. Stearns, ruled against Paxton continuing the case.
  • The judge said ActBlue is likely to win its claim that the lawsuit violates its rights.
  • The judge blocked Paxton from moving forward with the lawsuit.
  • The ruling was made on a Thursday.
  • The case involves donation-vetting, which means checking or controlling donations.
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