Can Ken Paxton be forced to testify at his impeachment trial?

08/22/23 • 4 min

Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled in the trial’s opening hours.

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