Texas Showdown: Paxton vs. Biden Over Voter Verification

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration, alleging a lack of federal assistance in verifying the citizenship status of 450,000 registered voters. The lawsuit cites potential voting by noncitizens, amid ongoing claims of voter fraud by former President Donald Trump.

In a legal escalation, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration. The suit, initiated on Tuesday, accuses the federal government of neglecting its duties in assisting Texas with verifying the citizenship status of a considerable portion of its voter base.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, the lawsuit singles out the Department of Homeland Security for allegedly denying Texas the necessary support to confirm the citizenship of 450,000 out of nearly 18 million registered voters. Despite acknowledging that the majority are likely citizens, Paxton argues the uncertainty could lead to unlawful voting in the upcoming election.

This move feeds into broader narratives pushed by former President Donald Trump and his supporters, who have persistently raised alarm over alleged noncitizen voting, despite minimal evidence. The Department of Homeland Security has yet to comment on the lawsuit, amidst a politically charged dispute over election integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)