LULAC Requests Justice Department Investigation into Texas Attorney General
Prominent Latino Advocacy Group Calls for Investigation
A prominent Latino advocacy group is asking the Justice Department to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent actions as a potential violation of the Voting Rights Act.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) made the request in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday, August 28, 2024.
LULAC is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States.
The group's request comes after Paxton's office conducted a series of raids on the homes of several Latino campaign workers in Texas.
LULAC alleges that the raids were politically motivated and intended to intimidate Latino voters.
The Justice Department has not yet announced whether it will open an investigation into Paxton's actions.
What is LULAC's Role?
LULAC is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of Hispanic Americans.
The organization was founded in 1929 and has more than 100,000 members.
LULAC has a long history of working to protect the voting rights of Latinos.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits discrimination in voting on the basis of race or color.
The act has been instrumental in increasing voter turnout among minority groups.
The Justice Department is responsible for enforcing the Voting Rights Act.
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