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Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of 'spying on Texans, including children'
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Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of 'spying on Texans, including children'

The Hill · May 12, 2026, 9:36 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars annually from secretly sell

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