Category: Paxton, Ken

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

The New York Times – Business:
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Texas Sues Tylenol Makers, Claiming They Hid Autism Risks

The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.
Trump’s Fed Feud Spotlights Mortgage Data Privacy: Is Your Information Public?

After President Trump accused a Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud, everyday citizens are waking up to just how much information is out there.
Texas Sues General Motors for Collecting and Selling Driver Data

The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to insurance companies.
State Dept.’s Fight Against Disinformation Comes Under Attack

The Global Engagement Center has become the focus of Republican-led criticism that the U.S. government coerces social media platforms into removing offensive content.
X Sues Media Matters Over Research on Ads Next to Antisemitic Posts

X asked a federal court to order the advocacy group to take down its findings, accusing it of “manipulating the algorithms.”
Texas Sues Google for Collecting Biometric Data Without Consent

The New York Times – Business:
Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said products like Google Photos and the Nest camera had violated Texans’ privacy rights.