LULAC Calls for Federal Investigation After Raids in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has conducted several controversial raids on the homes of Democratic candidates and members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) as part of a purported investigation into election fraud and ballot harvesting related to the 2022 election. The raids have drawn criticism from LULAC, which claims these actions are intended to intimidate Latino voters and suppress their participation in the electoral process. Key figures such as 87-year-old Lydia Martinez, a dedicated community volunteer, reported invasive searches and seizures of personal items like laptops and cell phones. LULAC has formally requested a federal investigation from the Department of Justice, citing violations of voting rights. The exact nature of the allegations against those targeted remains unclear, and no arrests have been made. Critics argue that these actions reflect a troubling history of voter suppression tactics aimed at marginalized communities in Texas.