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Texas Supreme Court halts funding for Harris County’s free legal aid program for immigrant detainees, sparking a legal showdown over whether public money should support services for non-citizens. Attorney General Ken Paxton argues the program violates state law by diverting funds to groups not serving a “real public purpose,” while county leaders and immigration advocates counter that immigrants are vital to the community’s economy and social fabric. The court’s pause forces Harris County to freeze spending until the legal battle concludes — a case that could reshape how local governments handle immigrant support.

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