The attorney general of Texas on Feb. 9 announced an investigation into GoFundMe over the fundraising company’s attempt to seize donations meant for a trucker convoy protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, sent GoFundMe a notice of the probe, ordering the company’s representatives to produce a variety of documents relating to the fundraiser. GoFundMe on Feb. 4 announced it was seizing $10 million Canadian ($8 million USD) raised for the Freedom Convoy in Canada and planned to redistribute the money to unnamed charities. The rationale for the move was described as receipt of “evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity.” Ottawa’s police chief later took credit for GoFundMe’s move. Following backlash, GoFundMe soon backtracked, saying donations would be automatically refunded and no money would be sent to charities. Paxton …