Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday became the latest state chief legal officer to co-sign a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland protesting the FBI’s since-rescinded classification of “radical-traditionalist Catholics” as a national security threat.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday became the latest state chief legal officer toto FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland protesting the FBI’s since-rescinded classification of “radical-traditionalist Catholics” as a national security threat.
The memorandum stated the FBI believes such “radical-traditionalist Catholics” are those who favor the traditional Latin mass and pre-Vatican II teachings. In the past year, Pope Francis has placed severe restrictions on the use of the Latin mass, a move that upset some Catholics.According to the memo, the Richmond office suggested the FBI develop “sources with access” in Catholic congregations. Mr.
Mr. Paxton’s office, in announcing his participation, said that the memorandum “was even created should be disturbing to all Americans and demands accountability. The targeting of citizens based on their religious views is deeply un-American.” The SPLC remains a controversial organization following its $3.375 million defamation suit settlement with the British-based Quilliam Foundation and its founder Maajid Nawaz after being placed on a list of “anti-Muslim extremists.”
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