Cesar Espinosa expressed feeling overwhelmed in 2024 when he faced a lawsuit to dissolve his immigrant rights group due to its criticism of Texas immigration policies. This action was part of a broader campaign by the Texas attorney general against Democratic Hispanic groups.
Ken Paxton, serving as the attorney general, has focused on alleged corruption in elections involving Democratic and Latino-led groups. His efforts have resulted in disrupted organizations, shocked volunteers, and several indictments. The conflict intensified when Paxton secured the Republican nomination for the Senate, putting his own political future and Senate control in the balance.
“It doesn’t look good for us,” stated Gabriel Rosales from LULAC, one of the oldest Latino civil rights organizations. Despite challenges, Rosales emphasized their commitment to continue fighting. Paxton escalated his approach in 2024 by leveraging a new voting law and corporate statutes to target Latino groups.
Under my watch, there will be no stolen elections in Texas.— Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General.
The Texas Legislature, dominated by Republicans, has introduced legislation in the name of election integrity. These laws criminalize actions previously normal for civic groups and churches, particularly affecting Latino communities. It’s now a felony to reimburse staff or volunteers or to assist voters, including elderly or bilingual people, in filling ballots or delivering them to polling sites.
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