Immigration Impact
The legal conflict began when Paxton arrived at Annunciation House on February 7, 2024, demanding a vast array of confidential records to be turned over to the Office of the Attorney General within 24 hours…. This aggressive stance not only underscored the growing tension in Texas between state authorities and organizations that provide essential support to migrants but also shocked many, including Pope Francis, who was taken aback by Paxton’s attack on a religious nonprofit. Annunciation House has strongly denied any involvement in illegal activities, with their attorney stating, “There is no legal basis for closing a nonprofit that provides social services to refugees. Period.”