# Judge Blocks Paxton’s Political ActBlue Lawsuit

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-06-12T19:01:04+00:00
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A federal judge just slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against ActBlue, calling it politically motivated retaliation against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Paxton had accused ActBlue of letting foreign donors and maxed-out contributors give money, but the judge found his investigation was a calculated move timed to undermine Talarico’s record-breaking fundraising — especially since Paxton himself promoted the lawsuit on conservative media and campaign emails. The judge noted Paxton’s history of politically charged lawsuits and his silence on similar issues with conservative platforms like WinRed. The ruling shuts down Paxton’s case and blocks any future similar lawsuits — a major win for ActBlue and organizations targeted for their political work, as the court sided with the Constitution over partisan politics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32c7a6a2bb5a07b6

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