Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising

A judge wrote that former Rep. Beto O'Rourke’s organization cannot send money out of the state.
Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Nov. 01, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A judge on Saturday ruled to expand a restraining order against former congressman Robert Francis “Beto” O'Rourke (D-Texas) and his political organization over its fundraising efforts for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas amid a state House battle over redistricting.

In the order, Judge Megan Fahey wrote that O‘Rourke, also a presidential candidate in the 2020 election, cannot send money out of Texas. She ruled in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, after Paxton sought to remove the charter of Powered by People, the organization headed by O’Rourke.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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