Five district attorneys sue Ken Paxton to block new rule requiring them to hand over case records

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

43% : "The Challenged Rules purport to require an unprecedented level of disclosure of privileged and confidential information from only some of the State's prosecutors for the sole purpose of unconstitutional oversight," the lawsuit reads.
33% : Both seek to block Paxton from being able to enforce the rule, alleging it violates the state constitution and federal law.

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