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Texas attorney general investigating student immigration protests
Attorney General Paxton demands records from three districts amid probes into alleged facilitation of protests and safety lapses during student walkouts, affecting multiple Texas schools.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that his office is opening investigations into North East Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District and Manor Independent School District, alleging the districts facilitated protests and helped organize demonstrations.
- Hundreds of students statewide earlier this year staged walkouts protesting immigration enforcement, with events at LEE High School on Jan. 27 and Churchill High School on Jan. 29; the Texas Education Agency issued guidance on Feb. 3 regarding educator responsibilities and funding implications.
- His office has requested records on excused-absence policies, campus-leaving policies, security protocols, internal communications, and will review public funds and potential legal violations.
- District responses stressed cooperation while state leaders warned that districts could face sanctions, penalties, or funding cuts, with TEA and Gov. Greg Abbott issuing warnings.
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Texas attorney general investigating student immigration protests
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Monday he is investigating three school districts after students there participated in the nationwide walkouts against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Paxton’s office said the Dallas Independent School District, Manor Independent School District outside of Austin, and North East Independent School District in San Antonio did not keep students safe and even facilitated the protests…
Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three school districts over student protests against immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials failed to ensure student safety and minimize classroom
Paxton Investigating Three More School Districts Over Anti-ICE Walkouts
The inquiries follow a similar investigation already underway into Austin Independent School District after students left campus to protest at the Texas Capitol. The post Paxton Investigating Three More School Districts Over Anti-ICE Walkouts appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
AG Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three school districts over student protests against immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials failed to ensure student safety and minimize classroom disruptions.
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