Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against ActBlue for Alleged Donor Fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, alleging widespread donor fraud. The lawsuit, filed in Tarrant County Court, seeks over $1 million in monetary relief. The legal action references a New York Times report that raised concerns about ActBlue's fraud vetting practices, accusing the platform of misleading statements.
According to the lawsuit, ActBlue resumed accepting gift cards despite knowing that it could lead to unlawful contributions from foreign nationals and other ineligible individuals. The filing also highlights the platform's acceptance of domestic prepaid debit cards, which pose a higher risk of illegal contributions. The lawsuit claims that ActBlue has a history of tolerating donor fraud as long as it goes unnoticed by regulators.
In 2025, ActBlue processed more than $1.78 billion for Democratic campaigns and causes, as stated in the lawsuit. The attorney general's office asserts that ActBlue's actions have facilitated unlawful contributions and violated campaign finance laws. Representatives for ActBlue have not yet responded to the allegations made in the lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against ActBlue accuses the Democratic fundraising platform of engaging in rampant donor fraud. The legal action seeks monetary relief exceeding $1 million and points to a New York Times report that raised concerns about ActBlue's fraud vetting practices. The lawsuit alleges that ActBlue knowingly accepted gift cards and domestic prepaid debit cards, despite the risks of unlawful contributions from ineligible individuals. ActBlue processed over $1.78 billion for Democratic campaigns and causes in 2025, according to the lawsuit. The platform has not yet responded to the allegations.