Federal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton’s Lawsuit Against ActBlue

A U.S. District Court in Boston found Paxton’s initial legal action to be retaliatory against ActBlue in support of Paxton’s Senate rival.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an event with his supporters during the Texas Senate Primary in Magnolia, Texas, on, on Feb. 19, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

A federal judge has barred Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from pursuing his state court lawsuit against ActBlue, a major Democratic online fundraising platform.

U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns ruled Thursday that the case represented no more than a retaliation campaign for ActBlue’s political activities supporting Paxton’s opponent in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.