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Texas Judge Tightens Grip on Beto O’Rourke, Halting Fundraising Efforts Amid Redistricting Battle

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A Texas judge has broadened a restraining order against former congressman Beto O’Rourke and his political organization, Powered by People, over its fundraising activities aimed at supporting Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas. This maneuver was intended to hinder a legislative session focused on congressional redistricting. Tarrant County Judge Megan Fahey, affiliated with the conservative Federalist Society and a former president of the Fort Worth Republican Women’s Club, issued a detailed order on Saturday. The ruling stipulates that O’Rourke and his organization are prohibited from transferring money out of Texas. Fahey determined that such fundraising … Read more

Texas Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke’s Fundraising Efforts for Fleeing Democrats Amid Legal Battle

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AUSTIN, Texas — A temporary restraining order issued on Friday has put the fundraising efforts of Beto O’Rourke on hold, impacting his campaign support for Texas Democrats. This measure follows a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who claims that O’Rourke and his political action committee have misled donors regarding the nature of their fundraising. The case stems from O’Rourke’s attempts to gather financial backing for Democratic lawmakers who departed from Texas in an effort to obstruct a vote on a contentious redistricting map. The judge’s ruling blocks O’Rourke from collecting these funds for … Read more