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I will do everything I can in court to ensure our border is secure.
Found on FOX News 11 months ago
The Biden administration just can’t help itself from breaking the law — especially immigration law, they have begged every court up to the Supreme Court to let them off the hook, and every time the court says no.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I am glad that the court dismissed these utterly meritless charges against my first assistant and sent the clear message that I work for Texas, not for unelected bureaucrats at the State Bar.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I am extremely proud of the exceptional work done by my office's newly formed Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, my office diligently worked across state lines to uncover the mystery surrounding Holly's disappearance.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
It is not only concerning that Austin ISD students were reportedly being asked to keep sexual materials being discussed confidential; but it is also illegal under Texas State Law. The Texas Legislature has made it very clear that when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge. I will continue to stand up for the children of Texas. The controversial sexual agenda of the radical left does not belong in the classroom and these types of issues should most certainly not be discussed behind the backs of parents.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Much-needed investigations proceed as they should, this fight will continue up to the Supreme Court. I’m ready for it.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
The federal government does not have the authority to govern the medical profession and set family policies, including what may constitute child abuse in state family law courts, it is time for the Biden Administration to quit forcing their political agenda.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I guess what I'd say is, clearly, to the establishment : They got what they wanted, they got me in a runoff.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
It is shocking and sad that Joe Biden would champion cruel forms of child abuse such as genital mutilation through forced so-called sex-change operations and the prescription of dangerous puberty blockers, i will always defend the children of Texas from these inhumane procedures.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
It’s real easy to talk about what you would do if you had the job, but I can prove what I’ve done. I’ve done it over the last seven years and the voters can look at exactly what we’ve done.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
There is no doubt that these procedures are' abuse' under Texas law, and thus must be halted, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services( DFPS) has a responsibility to act accordingly. I'll do everything I can to protect against those who take advantage of and harm young Texans.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Texas’ Soros-funded leftist DA Jose Garza is attacking Austin Police for protecting us against the 2020 BLM riots, we should defend those who protect us – instead of those who commit crimes.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Biden's repeated disregard of the individual liberties of Texans is not only disrespectful to the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Constitution, it is also troublesome that any president thinks they can act above the law while hardworking Americans standby, president Biden can not continue governing through executive edicts. Now is the time to strike down President Biden administration's air-travel mask mandate.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Biden’s repeated disregard of the individual liberties of Texans is not only disrespectful to the U.S. Constitution, it is also troublesome that any president thinks they can act above the law while hardworking Americans standby, president Biden cannot continue governing through executive edicts. Now is the time to strike down his administration’s air-travel mask mandate. I’m proud to stand alongside my friend Congresswoman Van Duyne and her counsel at TPPF to protect Texans’ liberty and the rule of law.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I believe that Biden has betrayed our country. He’s betraying families that are losing people right and left, i think the answer to the ‘why?’ is that they have greater goals that are more important than saving members of families.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Thanks to the Court of Criminal Appeals’ Stephens v. State decision, Texans will now have to rely on Democrat local officials in blue strongholds to enforce election integrity, we know that will never happen. Not only is the court wrong on the law – in fact, I recently filed a motion for rehearing – but its decision makes it much more likely for the left to steal Texas elections through illegal means.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Any city or county in Texas that tries to do what New York has done by giving noncitizens the ability to vote would be violating state law, my office would pursue every legal angle to stop it. Only American citizens can vote in Texas.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I will not allow Texans to be coerced intogetting a vaccinebecause the federal government is giving them an ultimatumto choose between their health or theirchild’s preschool education, these unconstitutional mandates have no place in our country, and they are not welcomed here in Texas.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
The impetus was protecting those involved in health care related to Medicaid and Medicare funding, so they wouldn’t have to make a choice with a gun to their head deciding between their jobs and their health.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
The reason they think they're fundamentally sound is because they don’t view following federal law as a requirement for them, they think that because he’s president they don’t have to follow the law. Well, that’s the way the Constitution was set up if they pass a law we all have to follow it so he is subject to the same laws as everybody else.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I think their claims are absolutely false, i think that will be shown in court. The Obama administration claimed the exact same thing, and we ended up winning.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
We’re one of the most generous states in the country for early voting and giving access to voting but the Biden administration is looking to run states.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
It’s absolutely true that the bill expands voting hours, we’re one of the most generous states in the country for early voting and giving access to voting but the Biden administration is looking to run states.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I think it’s laughable, the reality is the court system was created so that we would address things in a civil manner -- which is in court -- and not go harm each other. You could argue that the harm being done before this law was babies being killed … and now, all of that’s going to be addressed civilly as opposed to just allowing the bludgeoning of these babies.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
The Biden Administration’s flat refusal to use funds that have already been set aside by Congress to build the border wall is not only illegal and unconstitutional. It’s also wrong, and it leaves states like Texas and Missouri footing the bill.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
What evidence that does exist in the record suggests that, if anything, the Act is stimulating rather than obstructing interstate travel.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Texas does not represent the interests of those who would bring private causes of action, no federal court can hear a case to determine the constitutionality of a statue that the sovereign defendant is not enforcing.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I think they're just trying to keep ignoring federal law, keep ignoring the Supreme Court ruling, the government doesn't care about federal law clearly, we've already established that. Now they don't care about all the orders from the courts, including the Supreme Court.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
The decision to openly violate state law and devote district resources to defending Superintendent Martinez's unlawful actions is irresponsible, but if school districts decide to use their limited funding to try to get away with breaking the law, my office will oppose them and uphold the rule of law in Texas.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
It is shameful that Biden has broken countless campaign promises, however I’m not surprised. He is a danger to our country and is responsible for crises after crises – the border, Afghanistan, the economy and more to come. This won’t deter me from fighting for our freedoms and the law.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Today the Biden Administration sued every individual in Texas. Biden should focus on fixing the border crisis, Afghanistan, the economy and countless other disasters instead of meddling in state’s sovereign rights. I will use every available resource to fight for life.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Ken has my Complete and Total Endorsement for another term as Attorney General of Texas. He is a true Texan who will keep Texas safe — and will never let you down !
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
( Attorney General Ken Paxton) wants to create a narrative of widespread voter fraud. We don't think this is a case that should gotten to this point.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
This apparent coordination between hedge funds, trading platforms, and web servers to shut down threats to their market dominance is shockingly unprecedented and wrong.
Found on Reuters 2 years ago
The city and county orders clearly violate the governors Executive Order No. 32, local authorities have no authority to override it.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court decided not to take this case and determine the constitutionality of these four states’ failure to follow federal and state election law.
Found on Reuters 2 years ago
I will continue to tirelessly defend the integrity and security of our elections and hold accountable those who shirk established election law for their own convenience.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Judge Samaniego has no authority to flout Gov. Abbott's executive orders by shutting down businesses in El Paso County.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The district court's order undermines our election security, disrupts the democratic process, and will only lead to voter confusion. It can not stand, mail-in ballots are particularly vulnerable to fraud. Protections that ensure their security must be upheld and my office will continue to fight for safe, free and fair elections.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I am pleased that the Fifth Circuit correctly upheld Texas's vote-by-mail laws, and I commend Supreme Court for concluding that Texas's decision to allow elderly voters to vote by mail does not violate the 26th Amendment.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I applaud the Supreme Court for following the law and refusing to order mail-in balloting that the Texas Legislature has forbidden. Universal mail-in ballots, which are notoriously vulnerable to fraud, would only lead to greater election fraud and disenfranchise lawful voters, state election officials have many options available to safely and securely hold elections without risking widespread fraud. My office will continue to fight for safe, free and fair elections.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE Election officials have a duty to reject mail-in ballot applications from voters who are not entitled to vote by mail. In-person voting is the surest way to maintain the integrity of our elections, prevent voter fraud and guarantee that every voter is who they claim to be.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Unfortunately, no corner of society has been spared, including the prison system.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The district court's opinion ignores the evidence and disregards well-established law. We will seek immediate review by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Our antitrust investigation into Google has not been slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic, we hope to have the investigation wrapped up by fall. If we determine that filing is merited, we will go to court soon after that.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
Just two days ago, the Fifth Circuit dissolved the District Court's previous restraining order because it failed to apply settled law to the facts, we will once again ask the Fifth Circuit to uphold Governor Abbott's decision to stop all elective medical procedures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
It is unconscionable that abortion providers are fighting against the health of Texans and withholding desperately needed supplies and personal protective equipment in favor of a procedure that they refer to as a choice.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
There was one shot by one person and that's all it took, jack was the one who shot the deceased.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
Jack was the one who shot the deceased, he was a reserve deputy and had his own shooting range.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
What The State may not do, in my view, is allow Christian or Muslim inmates but not Buddhist inmates to have a religious adviser of their religion in the execution room.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We have no quarrel with the district court's stay, which provides the states with an opportunity to develop plans to address the health care needs of their residents for the day this ruling is ultimately upheld.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Today's ruling enjoining Obamacare halts an unconstitutional exertion of federal power over the American health care system while our multistate coalition lawsuit works its way through the courts, our lawsuit seeks to effectively repeal Obamacare, which will give President Donald Trump and Congress the opportunity to replace the failed social experiment with a plan that ensures Texans and all Americans will again have greater choice about what health coverage President Trump and Congress need and who will be President Trump and Congress doctor.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We're now very confident that DACA will soon meet the same fate as the Obama-era Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program, which the courts blocked after I led another state coalition challenging its constitutionality, our lawsuit is vital to restoring the rule of law to our nation's immigration system.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Our lawsuit is about the rule of law, not the wisdom of any particular immigration policy, texas has argued for years that the federal executive branch lacks the power to unilaterally grant unlawfully present aliens lawful presence and work authorization.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
The court rightly recognized that when the Legislature passed Senate Bill 5 last session, it complied with every change the 5th Circuit ordered to the original voter ID law, safeguarding the integrity of our elections is essential to preserving our democracy.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
SB 4 guarantees cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement to protect Texans. Unfortunately, some municipalities and law enforcement agencies are unwilling to cooperate with the federal government and claim that SB 4 is unconstitutional.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
The fact that a small group of professors dislike a law and speculate about a ‘chilling effect’ is hardly a valid basis to set the law aside.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
SB 4 is constitutional, lawful and a vital step in securing our borders.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
President Trump’s revised immigration order is necessary to protect the homeland from those who wish us harm.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
The president’s revised immigration order is constitutional, lawful, addresses the 9thCircuit’s concerns and is a vital step in securing our borders, a temporary pause in the national refugee program will give the government time to review and determine how we can improve the screening process for foreign nationals seeking to enter the U.S. from six countries designated as ‘countries of concern’.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
There is no legal justification to deny licensed, law-abiding citizens on campus the same measure of personal protection they are entitled to elsewhere in Texas.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
This practice not only violated federal law, but it is wrong and it is unfair.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
This case is about abusing the power of the subpoena to force Exxon to turn over many decades’ worth of records, so an attorney general with an agenda can pore over them in hopes of finding something incriminating, [It] ... represents an effort to punish Exxon for daring to hold an opinion on climate change that differs from that of radical environmentalists.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
I am here to tell you that I am not going anywhere and I want you to know that I am continuing to do the job I was elected to do.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I want to know if they have policies to protect women and children.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I'm the chief legal and law enforcement officer in this state and I want to make sure our people are protected, i want to know if they have policies to protect women and children.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
Today’s decision is a strong step forward in our efforts to defend the state’s Voter ID laws. Safeguarding the integrity of our elections is a primary function of state government and is essential to preserving our democratic process.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
The court should affirm what President Obama said himself on more than 20 occasions: that he cannot unilaterally rewrite congressional laws and circumvent the people's representatives.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
As federal courts have already ruled three times, there are limits to the President's authority, and those limits enacted by Congress were exceeded when the President unilaterally sought to grant 'lawful presence' to more than 4 million unauthorized aliens who are in this country unlawfully, the Court should affirm what President Obama said himself on more than 20 occasions: that he cannot unilaterally rewrite congressional laws and circumvent the people's representatives.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
County clerks and their employees retain religious freedoms that may allow accommodation of their religious objections to issuing same-sex marriage licenses.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
[T]he United States Supreme Court again ignored the text and spirit of the Constitution to manufacture a right that simply does not exist, … Importantly, the reach of the Court’s opinion stops at the door of the First Amendment and our laws protecting religious liberty.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
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