得克萨斯州起诉Bexar县, 超过566K美元用于移民法律辩护, Texas sues Bexar County over $566K spent on immigrant legal defense, citing constitutional violations.

得克萨斯州总检察长肯·帕克斯顿(Ken Paxton)控告Bexar县使用566 181美元的纳税人基金, 支持无证移民的法律辩护, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Bexar County over its use of $566,181 in taxpayer funds to support legal defense for undocumented immigrants through a contract with nonprofit American Gateways. Paxton认为支出违反了德克萨斯州《宪法》的礼物条款, Paxton argues the spending violates the Texas Constitution’s gift clause, claiming it provides private benefits and serves no public purpose. 该诉讼案于2026年2月提出,旨在阻止未来供资和停止付款,与2025年针对Harris县的类似案件相同。 The lawsuit, filed in February 2026, seeks to block future funding and halt disbursements, echoing a similar 2025 case against Harris County. Bexar县官员维护该方案,认为它是保护正当程序、防止家庭离散、支持儿童和贩运受害者等弱势群体所必不可少的。 Bexar County officials defend the program as essential for protecting due process, preventing family separation, and supporting vulnerable populations like children and trafficking victims. 该案件定于2026年12月审判。 The case is set for trial in December 2026.