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Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down an immigrant rights group for political speech was just thrown out by a Texas judge. According to the Houston Chronicle, Paxton was hoping to have Harris County District Judge R.K. Sandill issue a temporary injunction against the organization FIEL Houston (“Familias Immigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha,” which translates to “immigrant families and students in the struggle”) for alleged “inappropriate political involvement.” However, Sandill rejected Paxton’s petition on Friday, meaning the group can continue to operate. The C…

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