"Texas AG's Threats Spark Support for Migrant Shelters in El Paso"
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El Paso leaders and officials rally around Annunciation House, a network of migrant shelters, after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to shut them down, accusing the organization of criminal offenses. The nonprofit, which has been operating for almost 50 years, provides support to immigrants and refugees, including food, housing, and legal assistance. Paxton's office sought records of the shelter's clients, leading to a lawsuit filed by the shelter's legal representation. Local leaders expressed strong support for the organization, emphasizing its importance in providing aid to vulnerable individuals seeking a better life.
Topics:nation#annunciation-house#attorney-general-ken-paxton#el-paso#immigration#migrant-shelters#politics
- El Paso leaders rally around migrant shelters after Attorney General Ken Paxton's threat to shut them down The Texas Tribune
- Texas AG sues Annunciation House, seeks to revoke its ability to operate in state KTSM 9 News
- Texas attorney general moves to shut down Catholic migrant shelters National Catholic Reporter
- El Paso to consider greater protection for shelters and NGOs amidst legal threats KFOX El Paso
- What Does Religious Freedom Mean in Ken Paxton's Texas? Texas Monthly
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