The Texas attorney general has sued San Antonio to obtain documents regarding the city’s decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport concessions deal because of the religious beliefs of its owner.
But it’s just one of the cases against the city, and now AG Ken Paxton, who wants documents shedding light “on the religious bigotry,” will get some help.
Lawyers with First Liberty Institute have filed a petition in Texas district court in Travis County to join the state’s lawsuit.
When the dispute began in April, First Liberty sought public records from the city. The city refused First Liberty and also the state, prompting the lawsuit....