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Texas counties sue DHS
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The lawsuit was filed on Monday, marking the beginning of the legal challenge to the Department of Homeland Security's new grant requirements. A lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security by El Paso County and Harris County.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security by El Paso County and Harris County. They are joined in the suit by communities in Tennessee and Ohio. The lawsuit challenges new requirements for federal grants, which the plaintiffs argue have negative consequences.
The plaintiffs claim that these requirements undermine election security and public safety. Further details about the lawsuit and the specific requirements being challenged are available from the source.
The lawsuit was filed on Monday, marking the beginning of the legal challenge to the Department of Homeland Security's new grant requirements.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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