Protesters rally against Ken Paxton’s lawsuit challenging Obamacare
The lawsuit was being heard Wednesday morning in a federal courtroom across the street.
Fewer than 30 people attended the rally which was organized by Paxton's Democratic challenger,
"This is a frivolous lawsuit," Nelson told the group. "We are fighting for healthcare. We are fighting to try to keep pre-existing conditions."
Paxton's lawsuit, joined by 19 other states, could impact health coverage for millions of Americans.
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"I'm concerned with the direction of our country," she said. "My country is better than this."
Her husband,
"Texans need this healthcare," Clark said. "We need pre-existing conditions as part of our health plan."
"I believe in it," he said. "It's going to cost us if it goes away."
Speakers at the rally told the small group of protesters that Paxton's lawsuit would not benefit anyone in
One of the speakers was
"I came here fighting for pre-existing conditions," she said. "So many people will be affected if it's (Affordable Care Act) repealed."
Protesters ended the rally with a march to the front of the federal courthouse as they chanted to save the act, known as Obamacare.
Protester
"The system is crumbling and as it continues to crumble healthcare is getting worse and worse,"
"Why are you lying, boy?" Lummus yelled out. Lummus was in a wheelchair. "Obamacare saved my life."
The lawsuit was being heard in U.S. District Judge
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