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Why was Ken Paxton, Texas AG, being impeached?
Abbott accuses NGOs of illegal activity on the border; Paxton to investigate
Hogan Gore Austin American-Statesman Dec 19, 2022
“In light of these reports, I am calling on the Texas Attorney General’s Office to initiate an investigation into the role of NGOs in planning and facilitating the illegal transportation of illegal immigrants across our borders,” Abbott said, adding that he is ready to craft legislative solutions aimed at solving the border crisis and the role of NGOs that Paxton’s office proposes.
Paxton swiftly replied to Abbott’s call saying he will launch the investigation, and pledging to take action against organizations found violating the law. He called what’s happening at the southern border “an invasion,” and placed the majority of the blame on the Biden administration.
“The Biden Administration bears the responsibility for the accompanying rise in crime, cartel activity, and lethal drugs like fentanyl flooding into communities throughout our nation,” Paxton said. “Some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may be aiding and abetting this invasion.”
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2022/12/19/paxton-agrees-to-investigate-ngos-working-on-the-border-in-response-to-the-governors-request/69731864007/
Republicans accuse Catholic Charities of breaking the law in its border response
Kevin Clarke December 15, 2022
Catholic Charities USA officials pushed back strongly against allegations from Republican House of Representatives members that its humanitarian responses to the U.S. border crisis were potentially criminal acts.
In a statement released on Dec. 15, C.C.U.S.A. said those accusations were “both fallacious and factually inaccurate. Our life-saving humanitarian work neither violates federal laws nor endangers communities.”
“The ministry of care provided to migrants by Catholic Charities has been ongoing, across multiple administrations, since our founding in 1910,” the agency said.
“To care for people who are at-risk, including vulnerable people on the move, is a part of the fabric of the global Catholic Church and is mandated by the gospel.”
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/12/15/border-crisis-republicans-catholic-charities-244359
Why was Ken Paxton, Texas AG, being impeached?
Catholic Charities Under Siege
by Kristine Christlieb • ChurchMilitant.com • December 17, 2022
House Republicans and TX bearing down hard
The months-long surge of illegal immigrants on America's southern border has gone beyond crisis mode, and Catholic Charities has been at the center of it.
Church Militant's Kristine Christlieb briefs us on how the Catholic nonprofit may be profiting illegally from the migration catastrophe.
As Church Militant and the Lepanto Institute have been reporting for years, illegal immigration is a cash cow for nonprofit giant Catholic Charities.
Four Republican members of Congress plus the state of Texas are hot on the charity's trail, both claiming some of its immigration activities may be illegal.
Wednesday, in a letter addressed to the organization's Virginia headquarters, Congressmen Lance Gooden and Jake Ellzey of Texas, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin ordered the charity to "preserve all information related to any expenditures submitted for reimbursement from the federal government related to migrants encountered at the southern border."
The Congressmen promise an investigation, saying, "Catholic Charities is violating federal law and regulations, placing migrants and American communities at risk, and subjecting local communities to unreasonable burdens."
https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/catholic-charities-under-siege
Catholic immigrant advocates reject claims of facilitating illegal crossings
By John Lavenburg Dec 17, 2022
NEW YORK – Immigrant advocacy organizations in Texas say they have not yet been contacted by state Attorney General Ken Paxton after he pledged to launch an investigation this week, at the request of the governor, into the alleged role of non-governmental organizations in illegal border crossings.
Joan Rosenhauer, the executive director of Jesuit Refugee Service, said in a statement to Crux that “accusations like this can create a false narrative, which can be damaging, about the work NGOs are doing at the border and ultimately cause harm to asylum-seekers and organizations serving them.”
The same day Abbott called for an investigation, Catholic Charities USA received a letter from four House representatives requiring it to “preserve all information related to any expenditures submitted for reimbursement from the federal government related to migrants encountered at the southern border.”
The letter is signed by Republican House representatives Lance Gooden of Texas, Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, Jake Ellzey of Texas, and Andy Biggs of Arizona.
They allege in the letter that border NGOs “profit off of exploiting [U.S.] immigration laws,” and fuel the rise of migrants crossing the border.
Catholic Charities USA denied the allegations.
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2022/12/catholic-immigrant-advocates-reject-claims-of-facilitating-illegal-crossings
AG Paxton Investigates Texas Bar Foundation for Facilitating Mass Influx of Illegal Aliens
May 06, 2022 | Press Release | Immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for its possibly aiding and abetting the mass influx of illegal aliens. The investigation is based on credible complaints filed by U.S. Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) and members of the public.
The Texas Bar Foundation is alleged to have knowingly given donations to entities that encourage, participate in, and fund illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border, and potentially using taxpayer dollars received from the State Bar of Texas, which appoints the Foundation’s trustees. If true, this is likely an improper use of charitable funds because the funds are diverted from their intended—and potentially unlawful—purpose.
The Attorney General is granted broad powers under the Texas Constitution and by statute to investigate charities to ensure they are operating for the public benefit and in compliance with state law.
“Unfortunately, at the very time that our state is facing an unprecedented border crisis and our brave men and women are serving Texas in Operation Lone Star, it appears that the liberal State Bar’s handpicked cronies are misusing charitable funds to make the situation even worse,” stated Attorney General Paxton, “I will not let this illegal behavior continue any further. Thank you to Congressman Nehls and other concerned citizens for bringing this to my attention.”
https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-investigates-texas-bar-foundation-facilitating-mass-influx-illegal-aliens
How the Texas House voted on Ken Paxton’s impeachment
There were 149* Texas House members eligible to vote. A majority was needed to impeach.
Total Rep. Dem.
Needed to impeach
Support 121 60 61
Against 23 23 0
Present not voting 2 1 1
Absent 3 1 2
Dist. Representative Yes No
R-1 Gary VanDeaver Y
R-3 Cecil Bell Jr. N
R-4 Keith Bell Y
R-5 Cole Hefner Y
R-6 Matt Schaefer N
R-7 Jay Dean Y
R-8 Cody Harris Y
R-9 Trent Ashby Y
R-10 Brian Harrison N
R-11 Travis Clardy N
R-12 Kyle Kacal Y
R-13 Angelia Orr Y
R-14 John Raney Y
R-15 Steve Toth N
R-16 Will Metcalf Y
R-17 Stan Gerdes Y
R-18 Ernest Bailes Y
R-19 Ellen Troxclair Y
R-20 Terry M. Wilson Y
R-21 Dade Phelan Y
D-22 Christian Manuel Y
R-23 Teresa Leo Wilson N
R-24 Greg Bonnen Y
R-25 Cody Thane Vasut Y
R-26 Jacey Jetton Y
D-27 Ron Reynolds Y
R-28 Gary Gates Y
R-29 Ed Thompson N
R-30 Geanie W. Morrison N
R-31 Ryan Guillen Y
R-32 Todd Hunter Y
R-33 Justin Holland Y
D-34 Abel Herrero Absent
D-35 Oscar Longoria Y
D-36 Sergio Muñoz Jr. Y
R-37 Janie Lopez Y
D-38 Erin Elizabeth Gámez Y
D-39 Armando “Mando” Martinez Y
D-40 Terry Canales Y
D-41 Bobby Guerra Y
D-42 Richard Peña Raymond Y
R-43 J.M. Lozano Y
R-44 John Kuempel Y
D-45 Erin Zwiener Y
D-46 Sheryl Cole Y
D-47 Vikki Goodwin Y
D-48 Donna Howard Y
D-49 Gina Hinojosa Y
D-50 James Talarico Y
D-51 Maria Luisa Flores Y
R-52 Caroline Harris N
R-53 Andrew S. Murr Y
R-54 Brad Buckley Y
R-55 Hugh D. Shine Y
R-56 Charles “Doc” Anderson N
R-57 Richard Hayes Present not voting
R-58 DeWayne Burns Y
R-59 Shelby Slawson N
R-60 Glenn Rogers Y
R-61 Frederick Frazier Y
R-62 Reggie Smith Y
R-63 Ben Bumgarner Y
R-64 Lynn Stucky Y
R-65 Kronda Thimesch Y
R-66 Matt Shaheen Y
R-67 Jeff Leach Y
R-68 David Spiller Y
R-69 James Frank Y
D-70 Mihaela Plesa Y
R-71 Stan Lambert Y
R-72 Drew Darby Y
R-73 Carrie Isaac N
D-74 Eddie Morales Jr. Y
D-75 Mary E. González Y
D-76 Suleman Lalani Y
D-77 Evelina “Lina” Ortega Y
D-78 Joe Moody Y
D-79 Claudia Ordaz Perez Y
D-80 Tracy King Y
R-81 Brooks Landgraf Y
R-82 Tom Craddick N
R-83 Dustin Burrows Y
R-84 Carl Tepper Y
R-85 Stan Kitzman Y
R-86 John Smithee N
R-87 Four Price N
R-88 Ken King Y
R-89 Candy Noble Y
D-90 Ramon Romero Jr. Y
R-91 Stephanie Klick Y
D-92 Salman Bhojani Y
R-93 Nate Schatzline N
R-94 Tony Tinderholt N
D-95 Nicole Collier Y
R-96 David Cook Y
R-97 Craig Goldman Y
R-98 Giovanni Capriglione Y
R-99 Charlie Geren Y
D-100 Venton C. Jones Y
D-101 Chris Turner Y
D-102 Ana-Maria Ramos Y
D-103 Rafael M. Anchía Y
D-104 Jessica González Y
D-105 Thresa “Terry” Meza Y
R-106 Jared Patterson Y
D-107 Victoria Neave Criado Y
R-108 Morgan Meyer Y
D-109 Carl Sherman Y
D-110 Toni Rose Y
D-111 Yvonne Davis Y
R-112 Angie Chen Button Y
D-113 Rhetta Andrews Bowers Y
D-114 John Bryant Y
D-115 Julie Johnson Y
D-116 Trey Martinez Fischer Y
D-117 Philip Cortez Y
R-118 John Lujan Y
D-119 Elizabeth “Liz” Campos Y
D-120 Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Y
R-121 Steve Allison Y
R-122 Mark Dorazio N
D-123 Diego Bernal Y
D-124 Josey Garcia Y
D-125 Ray Lopez Y
R-126 E. Sam Harless N
R-127 Charles Cunningham N
R-128 Briscoe Cain Y
R-129 Dennis Paul N
R-130 Tom Oliverson Absent
D-131 Alma A. Allen Y
R-132 Mike Schofield N
R-133 Mano DeAyala Y
D-134 Ann Johnson Y
D-135 Jon E. Rosenthal Y
D-136 John H. Bucy III Y
D-137 Gene Wu Y
R-138 Lacey Hull Y
D-139 Jarvis D. Johnson Y
D-140 Armando Lucio Walle Y
D-141 Senfronia Thompson Y
D-142 Harold V. Dutton Jr. Present not voting
D-143 Ana Hernandez Y
D-144 Mary Ann Perez Y
D-145 Christina Morales Y
D-146 Shawn Nicole Thierry Absent
D-147 Jolanda Jones Y
D-148 Penny Morales Shaw Y
D-149 Hubert Vo Y
R-150 Valoree Swanson N
*One seat in the Texas House is currently vacant.
Source: Texas House roll call
Credit: Carla Astudillo and Chris Essig
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/27/ken-paxton-impeached-texas-attorney-general/
Why was Ken Paxton, Texas AG, being impeached?
Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas
Updated: May 26, 2023 https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/25/ken-paxton-impeach-republican-earthquake/
Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached. Here’s how that process works in Texas.
Updated: May 27, 2023 https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/25/texas-impeachment-attorney-general-ken-paxton/
Texas House committee issues 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Updated: May 25, 2023 https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/25/ken-paxton-impeachment-investigation/
Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial
The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.
by Zach Despart and James Barragán May 27, 2023 Updated: 3 hours ago
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/27/ken-paxton-impeached-texas-attorney-general/
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
MISSING IN ACTION! Where is the Governor of Texas on his Attorney General’s Impeachment?
May 27, 2023, 8:28 PM https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110443476069885
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
So this is the RINO who is responsible for the Impeachment of a just re-Elected Attorney General of Texas who has done an outstanding job? What is our Country coming to?
Citizen Free Press@CitizenFreePress May 20
Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dade Phelan was either very drunk last night or suffering from a medical condition.
May 27, 2023, 5:50 PM https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/11044285614112
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
The RINO Speaker of the House of Texas, Dade Phelan, who is barely a Republican at all and failed the test on voter integrity, wants to impeach one of the most hard working and effective Attorney Generals in the United States, Ken Paxton, who just won re-election with a large number of American Patriots strongly voting for him.
You would think that any issue would have been fully adjudicated by the voters of Texas, especially when that vote was so conclusive….
May 27, 2023, 1:33 PM https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110441844700908
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
…I love Texas, won it twice in landslides, and watched as many other friends, including Ken Paxton, came along with me.
Hopefully Republicans in the Texas House will agree that this is a very unfair process that should not be allowed to happen or proceed—I will fight you if it does.
It is the Radical Left Democrats, RINOS, and Criminals that never stop. ELECTION INTERFERENCE! Free Ken Paxton, let them wait for the next election!
May 27, 2023, 1:33 PM https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110441843862377
UPDATE
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
Yes, it is true that my intervention through TRUTH SOCIAL saved Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from going down at the hands of Democrats and some Republicans, headed by PAUL RINO (Ryan), Karl Rove, and others, almost all of whom came back to reason when confronted with the facts.
Ken has been a great A.G., and now he can go back to work for the wonderful people of Texas. It was my honor to have helped correct this injustice!
Sep 18, 2023, 12:33 PM