Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and Harris County Judge Lina Hildago

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and Harris County Judge Lina Hildago

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Harris County Strikes Back: Hidalgo and Menefee File Lawsuit to Defend Local Jobs, Public Safety, and Democracy

In a powerful show of leadership and resistance, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a major legal action this morning against the Trump administration's sweeping and controversial federal workforce cuts. Standing before a crowd of press and community advocates at 1001 Preston Street, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Harris County residents from the dangerous ripple effects of what they’ve labeled an “unlawful reorganization” of the federal government.