Texas drops lawsuit against FIEL Houston: Paxton’s case against immigrant rights nonprofit dismissed – Click2Houston

Texas drops lawsuit against FIEL Houston: Paxton’s case against immigrant rights nonprofit dismissed  Click2Houston

Texas dismissed its lawsuit against FIEL Houston Inc. on November 9, 2026, ending a legal battle in which Attorney General Ken Paxton had accused the nonprofit of violating 501(c)(3) rules by opposing Donald Trump and border-security legislation; under state law Texas sought to dissolve the nonprofit charter, a case that advanced after an October 2025 appeals court decision. FIEL, MALDEF, celebrated the dismissal as a vindication and plans to resume its advocacy for immigration rights, while observers noted the case's potential precedent for nonprofits and faith groups. HOUSTON – In a major victory for Houston’s immigrant rights community, the State of Texas dismissed its lawsuit against FIEL Houston Inc. on November 9, 2026, bringing an end to a legal battle that had threatened to dissolve the nonprofit’s charter.

Previous story: Appeals court allows Paxton to move forward with case against FIEL Houston Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against FIEL Houston — accusing the nonprofit of violating federal 501(c)(3) rules. Specifically, the state alleged FIEL crossed legal lines by urging people not to vote for former President Donald Trump and by opposing border-security legislation. Under Texas law, the state can seek to dissolve a nonprofit’s charter if it believes the organization violated federal or state requirements — even though revoking federal tax-exempt status is handled separately by the IRS. The