# Harris County Deportation Fund on Hold | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-06-30T10:10:28+00:00
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Harris County’s $1.3 million immigrant legal aid program is on hold after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully blocked funding, arguing it misuses taxpayer money to assist deportation opponents. County officials and Democratic commissioners fiercely defend the initiative, calling it essential to uphold due process and protect vulnerable families. With the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling pending and no clear timeline for resolution, the fund could remain frozen for weeks or months—threatening critical legal services for detained immigrants. Supporters argue the program keeps families intact, fosters community stability, and ensures lawful proceedings, while Paxton claims it violates the Texas Constitution. The program, active since 2020, helped hundreds in its first year, offering free attorneys to low-income detainees—core to Harris County’s commitment to fairness and justice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/0f03959fdb0424b4

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