Law & Liberty: A Texas Attorney General Podcast

On today’s episode of Law & Liberty, Deputy of Special Litigation Patrick Sweeten stopped by to discuss how Texas stopped the Biden Administration’s unlawful freeze on deportations, constitutional limits on changes to immigration law, and the burden Texas taxpayers bear for the cost of illegal immigration.

In part two of Law & Liberty’s focus on Human Trafficking, leading prosecutors Cara Pierce and Brooke Grona-Robb sat down to discuss impactful cases they’ve encountered, details on the fight against modern-day slavery, and how Texans can recognize and report trafficking.

In part one of Law & Liberty’s focus on Human Trafficking, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Deputy AG for Criminal Justice Josh Reno discuss their experience building anti-human trafficking units and what motivates them to strengthen the fight against modern-day slavery.

On this episode of Law & Liberty, Chief of Consumer Protection Jennifer Jackson joins our host Kayleigh Date to share tips on avoiding scams and give an inside look at how the Office of the Attorney General protects Texans and stops fraudsters across the state.

This episode of Law & Liberty features Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Special Litigation Division as they discuss rigorous court battles, voting victories, and crucial laws that ensured a safer 2020 General Election for all Texans.

March is Consumer Protection Month, and protecting Texans is a year-round priority at the Texas Attorney General's Office. Due to current coronavirus related issues across the state, Texans should be wary of scammers and unscrupulous businesses who may seek to take advantage of the emergency declaration. 

In this episode, host Kayleigh Date shares Texas' price gouging laws, best tips for spotting a scammer, and how to report this kind of shady activity to our office. Stay safe, and be on guard for scam artists and price gouging. 

Secure elections are the cornerstone of a thriving republic. As voter fraud is exposed across the nation, the integrity of our election process is more important than ever. But who is committing election fraud and how do they do it?

In this episode, Jonathan White, Chief of the Election Fraud Section of the Texas Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Division, joins us to discuss voter fraud, how it impacts the democratic process, and what Texas can do to keep our elections secure, free, and fair.

Click here to learn more about how the Texas Attorney General is combating election fraud.

Follow us on Twitter @TXAG for the latest updates.

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and Texas is on the forefront of combating the exploitation of men, women, and children for profit.

In this episode, Mallory Vincent, Assistant Attorney General for the Human Trafficking and Transnational/Organized Crime Section, joins us to discuss the realities of trafficking, red flags, and how Texans are empowered to “Be The One” to end this horrific crime. Learn more about the Texas Attorney General’s fight against trafficking here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/initiatives/human-trafficking

Watch the Texas Attorney General training video and documentary “Be The One in the Fight Against Human Trafficking” here: https://vimeo.com/244718411

Contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General, Human Trafficking and Transnational/Organized Crime Section at 512-463-1646 or email [email protected].

Texans can also report suspected trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888, texting “Help” or “Info” to 233733, or emailing [email protected].

Religious freedom is a core element of the U.S. Constitution, but how does that right impact our everyday lives?

On our very first episode, David Hacker, Special Counsel to the First Assistant Attorney General, joins us as we discuss the free exercise of religion clause listed in our First Amendment. We dig into the finer points of religious liberty and share details of both high and low-profile cases centered around this fundamental right.

The Texas Office of the Attorney General is proud to present a brand-new podcast, Law and Liberty. Created by the Communications Team and hosted by me, Kayleigh Date, this podcast is your home base for learning about the dynamic issues and people in the heart of the Lone Star State.

Experts discuss the ins-and-outs of our most important cases, dig into our roots, and break-down the bold (and sometimes strange) Texas history that you probably didn’t learn in school.

Anyone with an interest in government and law can find honest, transparent discussions on what our office does to protect and serve Texans and how the law really works. From stopping scammers to fighting for our constitutional rights, exploring Texas laws to ending human trafficking, and everything in between, Law and Liberty invites everyone to take a closer look at just what and who shaped our great state.