
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against the Biden-Harris Administration, claiming they have failed to comply with federal law by refusing to verify the citizenship status of 450,000 potentially ineligible voters in Texas. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the Department of Homeland Security and its officials of neglecting their duty to assist states in ensuring voter rolls are accurate.
Paxton’s office sent a letter on October 7 requesting that the federal government provide the necessary information to confirm whether individuals registered without Texas-issued identification are eligible to vote. Federal law requires this verification, but the Biden-Harris Administration has reportedly not responded.
BREAKING: The Biden-Harris Administration has refused to comply with federal law, presenting yet another obstacle for Texas to overcome in ensuring free and fair elections in our state. The law demands that they provide important information regarding the citizenship of nearly… pic.twitter.com/spy1GZ6Lnw
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) October 22, 2024
In a statement, Paxton emphasized the importance of election integrity, saying, “The law demands that they provide important information regarding the citizenship of nearly half a million potentially ineligible voters. Since the Biden-Harris Administration has chosen to ignore the law, I will see them in court.”
The Texas Secretary of State has joined Paxton in the lawsuit, highlighting the state’s determination to secure its elections. The case now moves forward, and the decision could have far-reaching consequences for election laws and procedures.