"Every step of providing humanitarian help could be considered aiding and abetting, and this...
Trumps candidates lost and he is angry--and IMHO this will cause him to get more angry and dangerous. 
Ken Paxton’s attack on Texas immigration nonprofits
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5588565-ken-paxtons-attack-on-texas-immigration-nonprofits/
by Artem Kolisnichenko, opinion contributor - 11/05/25 7:00 AM ET
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5588565-ken-paxtons-attack-on-texas-immigration-nonprofits/
AP Photo/Eric Gay, File
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unleashed a fierce attack against Annunciation House — a nonprofit aiding migrants — escalating a local fight into a defining clash over humanitarian work.
The state would brand many forms of aid to illegal immigrants as a crime. Paxton accuses Annunciation House of fueling unlawful border crossings by providing legal and logistical support. With the Texas Supreme Court clearing the case to advance, Texas is sending a chilling message: It is targeting not just immigrants, but also those bold enough to help them, including those who provide legal advice and shelters.
The lawsuit raises several legal questions, starting with the aiding and abetting unlawful entry under 8 U.S. Code §1324. This traditionally applies to human smuggling, not to legal organizations. Second, the case examines differences in authority. The Texas attorney general relies on provisions of the Texas Penal Code and Texas Humanitarian Aid statutes, claiming that the state has the right to oversee any activity that indirectly facilitates unlawful crossings.
The legal risk to nonprofits and lawyers will be expansive if this claim is upheld. Every step of providing humanitarian help could be considered aiding and abetting, and this could force organizations to reduce their activity.
......................Many Texas nonprofits have already paused or adjusted programs to minimize legal risks, which affects migrants access to basic support services such as legal advice and even minor assistance. Meanwhile, state agencies continue to apply pressure by conducting checks and requesting documents. .......................
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