#texas-law

[ follow ]
#death-penalty

Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby case

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.

What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case

The execution of Robert Roberson was delayed after lawmakers questioned key evidence used in his conviction.
Bipartisan Texas House members issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify, challenging the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.

Bipartisan Texas lawmakers issue new subpoena for death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony

Texas lawmakers have issued a new subpoena compelling Robert Roberson to testify regarding the state's junk science law and its implications for his case.

Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby case

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.

What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case

The execution of Robert Roberson was delayed after lawmakers questioned key evidence used in his conviction.
Bipartisan Texas House members issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify, challenging the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.

Bipartisan Texas lawmakers issue new subpoena for death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony

Texas lawmakers have issued a new subpoena compelling Robert Roberson to testify regarding the state's junk science law and its implications for his case.
moredeath-penalty

Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine

Texas is challenging telemedicine abortion prescriptions with a lawsuit, marking a significant legal conflict in reproductive rights.
The lawsuit claims a direct violation of Texas law and seeks financial penalties against a New York doctor.
#biden-administration

Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge

A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration intensifies over immigration enforcement

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce new border law

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law giving police power to arrest migrants suspected of crossing border illegally
Legal battle over immigration authority ongoing with Biden administration suing Texas over the law

Justices Won't Block Texas's Immigration Law, for Now

Supreme Court allows Texas law on migrant arrests to take effect
Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh sent the case back to an appeals court

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement.

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.
Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters.

Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge

A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration intensifies over immigration enforcement

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce new border law

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law giving police power to arrest migrants suspected of crossing border illegally
Legal battle over immigration authority ongoing with Biden administration suing Texas over the law

Justices Won't Block Texas's Immigration Law, for Now

Supreme Court allows Texas law on migrant arrests to take effect
Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh sent the case back to an appeals court

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement.

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.
Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters.
morebiden-administration
#abortion

Mika Brzezinski Moved to Tears by Texas Woman's Tragic Death After Denied Miscarriage Intervention

Texas's restrictive abortion laws delayed necessary medical care, leading to the tragic death of Josseli Barnica after her miscarriage.

Texas woman died after being denied miscarriage care due to abortion ban, report finds

Abortion laws in Texas create dangerous delays in medical care, risking women's lives during critical pregnancy complications.

Texas man seeks to have ex-partner investigated for out-of-state abortion

Anti-abortion activists seek to limit Americans' ability to cross states for legal abortions post-Roe v Wade
Texas man files petition to investigate former partner's out-of-state abortion under state laws

DA acknowledges unwarranted prosecution of woman for 'clearly not criminal' abortion

District attorney acknowledged erroneous prosecution of woman for self-induced abortion
Ramirez agreed to one-year probated suspension for pursuing a charge that was 'clearly not criminal'

Mika Brzezinski Moved to Tears by Texas Woman's Tragic Death After Denied Miscarriage Intervention

Texas's restrictive abortion laws delayed necessary medical care, leading to the tragic death of Josseli Barnica after her miscarriage.

Texas woman died after being denied miscarriage care due to abortion ban, report finds

Abortion laws in Texas create dangerous delays in medical care, risking women's lives during critical pregnancy complications.

Texas man seeks to have ex-partner investigated for out-of-state abortion

Anti-abortion activists seek to limit Americans' ability to cross states for legal abortions post-Roe v Wade
Texas man files petition to investigate former partner's out-of-state abortion under state laws

DA acknowledges unwarranted prosecution of woman for 'clearly not criminal' abortion

District attorney acknowledged erroneous prosecution of woman for self-induced abortion
Ramirez agreed to one-year probated suspension for pursuing a charge that was 'clearly not criminal'
moreabortion
#abortion-rights

Infant death rate spiked in Texas after restrictive abortion law, study finds

Restrictive abortion laws linked to higher infant death rates and birth defects in Texas post-six weeks ban.

Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant again

Kate Cox publicly announced her pregnancy while highlighting the challenges faced due to strict abortion laws in Texas.

Austin faces lawsuit for providing financial support to people seeking out-of-state abortions - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council approved $400,000 to assist residents seeking out-of-state abortions despite legal challenges against taxpayer funding for such purposes.

Josseli Barnica Died After Texas Hospital Delayed Care During Her Miscarriage

Strict abortion laws in Texas may lead to tragic outcomes for women experiencing miscarriages, delaying necessary medical treatment in critical situations.

Infant death rate spiked in Texas after restrictive abortion law, study finds

Restrictive abortion laws linked to higher infant death rates and birth defects in Texas post-six weeks ban.

Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant again

Kate Cox publicly announced her pregnancy while highlighting the challenges faced due to strict abortion laws in Texas.

Austin faces lawsuit for providing financial support to people seeking out-of-state abortions - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council approved $400,000 to assist residents seeking out-of-state abortions despite legal challenges against taxpayer funding for such purposes.

Josseli Barnica Died After Texas Hospital Delayed Care During Her Miscarriage

Strict abortion laws in Texas may lead to tragic outcomes for women experiencing miscarriages, delaying necessary medical treatment in critical situations.
moreabortion-rights

Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commission

Judge Hensley is continuing her lawsuit against the state commission despite their recent withdrawal of the warning after previous judicial defeats.

Texas sues doctor for providing gender-affirming care in first of its kind lawsuit - LGBTQ Nation

Texas AG Ken Paxton's historic lawsuit targets a doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors, challenging established medical practices and ethics.

Texas man faces execution after clemency plea fails

Robert Roberson is slated for execution despite maintaining his innocence in a disputed shaken baby syndrome case, raising serious concerns over his conviction.
#transgender-rights

Texas might force trans folks to reverse gender changes they've already made on their IDs - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Texans face potential reversal of gender marker changes on IDs due to a directive from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas removes trans people's ability to change their ID's gender marker - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Texans can no longer change the gender marker on state IDs, raising privacy concerns and risking discrimination.

Texas might force trans folks to reverse gender changes they've already made on their IDs - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Texans face potential reversal of gender marker changes on IDs due to a directive from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas removes trans people's ability to change their ID's gender marker - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Texans can no longer change the gender marker on state IDs, raising privacy concerns and risking discrimination.
moretransgender-rights
#public-funding

Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin Monitor

Austin is proceeding with its Reproductive Justice Fund to assist individuals seeking out-of-state abortions despite a legal challenge.

Texas lawsuits keep challenging guaranteed basic income programs, calling no-strings-attached cash 'unconstitutional'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to block a Harris County basic income program, claiming it is unconstitutional under state law.

Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin Monitor

Austin is proceeding with its Reproductive Justice Fund to assist individuals seeking out-of-state abortions despite a legal challenge.

Texas lawsuits keep challenging guaranteed basic income programs, calling no-strings-attached cash 'unconstitutional'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to block a Harris County basic income program, claiming it is unconstitutional under state law.
morepublic-funding
#free-speech

You Shouldn't Need to Show a Driver's License to Watch Porn

Texas law requires age verification using government ID for accessing online porn
Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to law restrictions on pornographic content

Texas judge who owns Tesla stock rules Musk lawsuit against media watchdog can go to trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters will proceed to trial, emphasizing the jurisdictional authority of Texas regarding tortious activities against local companies.

You Shouldn't Need to Show a Driver's License to Watch Porn

Texas law requires age verification using government ID for accessing online porn
Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to law restrictions on pornographic content

Texas judge who owns Tesla stock rules Musk lawsuit against media watchdog can go to trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters will proceed to trial, emphasizing the jurisdictional authority of Texas regarding tortious activities against local companies.
morefree-speech
#first-amendment

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Texas law limiting minors' access to porn online, raising First Amendment concerns about adult privacy and freedom of speech.

Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judge

A federal judge partially blocked Texas's SCOPE Act due to concerns over online speech restrictions.

SCOTUS agrees to review Texas law that caused Pornhub to leave the state

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to Texas law on age verification for porn sites.

Social media companies can't be forced to block teens from seeing 'harmful' content, judge rules

Social media companies are not required to block certain content for teenagers, as per a federal judge's ruling against Texas's SCOPE Act.

Business Group Sues Texas Officials Over Law That Shields Oil Industry

The Texas law restricting business with firms based on political views on fossil fuels faces a First Amendment challenge from a liberal business group.

Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court Rules

Texas can enforce age-verification systems on porn websites while excluding health warnings provision.
Appeals court found age-verification requirement legitimate in preventing minors' access to pornography, not violating the First Amendment.

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Texas law limiting minors' access to porn online, raising First Amendment concerns about adult privacy and freedom of speech.

Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judge

A federal judge partially blocked Texas's SCOPE Act due to concerns over online speech restrictions.

SCOTUS agrees to review Texas law that caused Pornhub to leave the state

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to Texas law on age verification for porn sites.

Social media companies can't be forced to block teens from seeing 'harmful' content, judge rules

Social media companies are not required to block certain content for teenagers, as per a federal judge's ruling against Texas's SCOPE Act.

Business Group Sues Texas Officials Over Law That Shields Oil Industry

The Texas law restricting business with firms based on political views on fossil fuels faces a First Amendment challenge from a liberal business group.

Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court Rules

Texas can enforce age-verification systems on porn websites while excluding health warnings provision.
Appeals court found age-verification requirement legitimate in preventing minors' access to pornography, not violating the First Amendment.
morefirst-amendment

Meta reaches $1.4bn settlement with Texas over privacy lawsuit

Meta agreed to a $1.4bn settlement with Texas over biometric data privacy violation claims.
#first-amendment-rights

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court

Texas is at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging a state law on age verification for porn websites.

Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites

The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights.

Texas can require age-verification on porn sites, 5th Circuit judges rule

Texas can enforce law for age-verification on porn websites, but not for health warnings
5th Circuit ruled age-verification requirement is legitimate to prevent minors' access to pornography

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court

Texas is at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging a state law on age verification for porn websites.

Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites

The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights.

Texas can require age-verification on porn sites, 5th Circuit judges rule

Texas can enforce law for age-verification on porn websites, but not for health warnings
5th Circuit ruled age-verification requirement is legitimate to prevent minors' access to pornography

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.
morefirst-amendment-rights

Texas law that allows arrest of migrants suspected of illegally crossing border to remain on hold

Texas law allowing arrest and deportation of migrants remains on hold after federal appeals court ruling
Justice Department argues Texas law violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border
#us-court-of-appeals

Appeals court ruling sets stage for contested Tex. border law to take effect

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a stay on Texas law empowering local police to arrest those suspected of entering the country illegally pending appeal.
Plaintiffs fear that the Texas law, Senate Bill 4, may lead to racial profiling and open the door for other states to pass similar immigration laws.

U.S. appeals court keeps block on Texas immigration law

U.S. appeals court blocks new Texas law empowering state officials to detain migrants
Texas law known as Senate Bill 4 remains on hold pending lawsuits

Appeals Court Rules Against Texas in Clash Over Migrant Arrest Law

Federal appeals court ruled against Texas in the clash over migrant arrest law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's majority opinion upheld the injunction blocking the law

Appeals court ruling sets stage for contested Tex. border law to take effect

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a stay on Texas law empowering local police to arrest those suspected of entering the country illegally pending appeal.
Plaintiffs fear that the Texas law, Senate Bill 4, may lead to racial profiling and open the door for other states to pass similar immigration laws.

U.S. appeals court keeps block on Texas immigration law

U.S. appeals court blocks new Texas law empowering state officials to detain migrants
Texas law known as Senate Bill 4 remains on hold pending lawsuits

Appeals Court Rules Against Texas in Clash Over Migrant Arrest Law

Federal appeals court ruled against Texas in the clash over migrant arrest law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's majority opinion upheld the injunction blocking the law
moreus-court-of-appeals
#border-security

Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits

Biden and Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and proposed anti-immigration measures.
Federal judge blocked Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants without authorization.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law allowing state arrests of immigrants

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito halted the lower court's ruling on SB 4 until March 13.
Under SB 4, illegal border crossing is a state misdemeanor and illegal re-entry is a second-degree felony.

How Republicans Learned to Love Tough Immigration Rhetoric

Texas law allows police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants
Republican governors protest Biden Administration's border policies

Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits

Biden and Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and proposed anti-immigration measures.
Federal judge blocked Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants without authorization.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law allowing state arrests of immigrants

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito halted the lower court's ruling on SB 4 until March 13.
Under SB 4, illegal border crossing is a state misdemeanor and illegal re-entry is a second-degree felony.

How Republicans Learned to Love Tough Immigration Rhetoric

Texas law allows police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants
Republican governors protest Biden Administration's border policies
moreborder-security
#supreme-court

Supreme Court Decides Texas Can Start Ignoring Supremacy Clause Because... Maybe A 'Stay' Isn't A 'Stay'

Texas law to round up suspected immigrants is unconstitutional
Fifth Circuit issued a temporary administrative stay

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court extended the block on a Texas law allowing broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry.
The Texas Attorney General claimed the law mirrored federal law to address the crisis at the southern border.

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border

Texas law allows broad arrest powers for migrants suspected of illegal border crossing
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law amid legal battle over immigration authority

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants

Texas law to arrest migrants heading to Supreme Court
Potential implications on federal government's authority over immigration

Supreme Court extends pause on Texas law that would allow state police to arrest migrants

The U.S. Supreme Court extended pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests.
Federal appeals court stayed ruling rejecting the law, escalating immigration enforcement debate.

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing migrant arrests
Legal showdown over federal government's authority on immigration

Supreme Court Decides Texas Can Start Ignoring Supremacy Clause Because... Maybe A 'Stay' Isn't A 'Stay'

Texas law to round up suspected immigrants is unconstitutional
Fifth Circuit issued a temporary administrative stay

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court extended the block on a Texas law allowing broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry.
The Texas Attorney General claimed the law mirrored federal law to address the crisis at the southern border.

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border

Texas law allows broad arrest powers for migrants suspected of illegal border crossing
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law amid legal battle over immigration authority

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants

Texas law to arrest migrants heading to Supreme Court
Potential implications on federal government's authority over immigration

Supreme Court extends pause on Texas law that would allow state police to arrest migrants

The U.S. Supreme Court extended pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests.
Federal appeals court stayed ruling rejecting the law, escalating immigration enforcement debate.

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing migrant arrests
Legal showdown over federal government's authority on immigration
moresupreme-court

Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law-Paxton says "good riddance"

Texas law requires age-verification on porn sites, leading Pornhub to disable access in response.
Pornhub blocks its website in multiple states in protest of similar laws.

Should This Mom Have Been Arrested For Pranking Her Son's Bully?

Texas nurse charged for preparing harmless prank drink
Definition of bodily injury in Texas law

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants

The U.S. Supreme Court halted a new Texas law on migrant arrests pending further review.
The law would significantly impact U.S.-Mexico relations and enforcement of federal immigration laws in Texas.

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law on migrant arrests
Judge criticizes Texas immigration enforcement efforts

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally.
The law signed by Governor Greg Abbott poses a challenge to the federal government's authority over immigration.

Texas Execution Centers on a Jury's Assessment of Future Dangerousness'

The case of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas underscores the contentious practice of predicting future violence in capital crime cases.
[ Load more ]