Infant death rate spiked in Texas after restrictive abortion law, study findsRestrictive abortion laws linked to higher infant death rates and birth defects in Texas post-six weeks ban.
With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights CrackdownTexas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
Arrested at gunpoint, charged as a felon: a midwife's lot in anti-abortion TexasTexas's abortion laws are punishing those who provide help, exemplified by Rojas's case.
Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant againKate 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 MonitorAustin 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 MiscarriageStrict 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 findsRestrictive abortion laws linked to higher infant death rates and birth defects in Texas post-six weeks ban.
With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights CrackdownTexas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
Arrested at gunpoint, charged as a felon: a midwife's lot in anti-abortion TexasTexas's abortion laws are punishing those who provide help, exemplified by Rojas's case.
Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant againKate 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 MonitorAustin 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 MiscarriageStrict abortion laws in Texas may lead to tragic outcomes for women experiencing miscarriages, delaying necessary medical treatment in critical situations.
Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortionsTexas files criminal charges under abortion ban for the first time against a midwife accused of illegal abortions.
Mika Brzezinski Moved to Tears by Texas Woman's Tragic Death After Denied Miscarriage InterventionTexas'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 findsAbortion laws in Texas create dangerous delays in medical care, risking women's lives during critical pregnancy complications.
Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state's near-total banA Texas midwife was arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions, the first such arrest since the state's near-total abortion ban.
Texas man seeks to have ex-partner investigated for out-of-state abortionAnti-abortion activists seek to limit Americans' ability to cross states for legal abortions post-Roe v WadeTexas man files petition to investigate former partner's out-of-state abortion under state laws
Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortionsTexas files criminal charges under abortion ban for the first time against a midwife accused of illegal abortions.
Mika Brzezinski Moved to Tears by Texas Woman's Tragic Death After Denied Miscarriage InterventionTexas'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 findsAbortion laws in Texas create dangerous delays in medical care, risking women's lives during critical pregnancy complications.
Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state's near-total banA Texas midwife was arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions, the first such arrest since the state's near-total abortion ban.
Texas man seeks to have ex-partner investigated for out-of-state abortionAnti-abortion activists seek to limit Americans' ability to cross states for legal abortions post-Roe v WadeTexas man files petition to investigate former partner's out-of-state abortion under state laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wants NCAA to "Sex Screen" AthletesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA over its transgender athlete policies, claiming they undermine women's sports.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn lawThe Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic website access is controversial for its implications on free speech and adult privacy.
Porn access debate comes before the conservative-majority Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is set to evaluate a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, raising constitutional free speech concerns.
Judge further restricts Texas law limiting kids' social media access, AG immediately appealsFederal judge halts enforcement of Texas social media law targeting children, marking a significant win for free expression advocates.
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remainThe Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.
Texas judge who owns Tesla stock rules Musk lawsuit against media watchdog can go to trialElon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters will proceed to trial, emphasizing the jurisdictional authority of Texas regarding tortious activities against local companies.
Justice Alito Asks PornHub's Lawyer If People Visit the Site for the Articles Like the Old Playboy Magazine'The Texas law necessitates age verification for accessing adult content, raising questions about the nature of material on sites like PornHub.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn lawThe Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic website access is controversial for its implications on free speech and adult privacy.
Porn access debate comes before the conservative-majority Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is set to evaluate a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, raising constitutional free speech concerns.
Judge further restricts Texas law limiting kids' social media access, AG immediately appealsFederal judge halts enforcement of Texas social media law targeting children, marking a significant win for free expression advocates.
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remainThe Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.
Texas judge who owns Tesla stock rules Musk lawsuit against media watchdog can go to trialElon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters will proceed to trial, emphasizing the jurisdictional authority of Texas regarding tortious activities against local companies.
Justice Alito Asks PornHub's Lawyer If People Visit the Site for the Articles Like the Old Playboy Magazine'The Texas law necessitates age verification for accessing adult content, raising questions about the nature of material on sites like PornHub.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Cracks Down on SquattersTexas Gov. Greg Abbott advocates for tougher laws to combat squatters, citing it as a public safety concern.
Texas man faces execution after clemency plea failsRobert Roberson is slated for execution despite maintaining his innocence in a disputed shaken baby syndrome case, raising serious concerns over his conviction.
11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's killer takes plea deal putting him in prison for lifeDon McDougal accepted a plea deal, receiving a life sentence for murdering 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham.
Texas man faces execution after clemency plea failsRobert Roberson is slated for execution despite maintaining his innocence in a disputed shaken baby syndrome case, raising serious concerns over his conviction.
11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's killer takes plea deal putting him in prison for lifeDon McDougal accepted a plea deal, receiving a life sentence for murdering 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to PornThe 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.
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Texas Law Limiting Access to PornographyThe Supreme Court may lean toward upholding a Texas law aimed at limiting minors' access to pornography, despite First Amendment concerns.
Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judgeA 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 stateThe 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 rulesSocial 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 IndustryThe Texas law restricting business with firms based on political views on fossil fuels faces a First Amendment challenge from a liberal business group.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to PornThe 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.
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Texas Law Limiting Access to PornographyThe Supreme Court may lean toward upholding a Texas law aimed at limiting minors' access to pornography, despite First Amendment concerns.
Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judgeA 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 stateThe 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 rulesSocial 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 IndustryThe Texas law restricting business with firms based on political views on fossil fuels faces a First Amendment challenge from a liberal business group.
At citizens' request, City Council reannexes land - Austin MonitorThe recent changes to disannexation laws in Texas have led to complexities for property owners wanting to navigate their land's jurisdiction and local governance.
Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby caseTexas 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 CaseThe 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 testimonyTexas 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 caseTexas 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 CaseThe 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 testimonyTexas lawmakers have issued a new subpoena compelling Robert Roberson to testify regarding the state's junk science law and its implications for his case.
Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicineTexas 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.
Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judgeA federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.
Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commissionJudge 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 NationTexas AG Ken Paxton's historic lawsuit targets a doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors, challenging established medical practices and ethics.
Texas might force trans folks to reverse gender changes they've already made on their IDs - LGBTQ NationTransgender 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 NationTransgender 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 NationTransgender 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 NationTransgender Texans can no longer change the gender marker on state IDs, raising privacy concerns and risking discrimination.
Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin MonitorAustin 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 MonitorAustin 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.
Meta reaches $1.4bn settlement with Texas over privacy lawsuitMeta agreed to a $1.4bn settlement with Texas over biometric data privacy violation claims.
Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme CourtTexas 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 PornThe Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sitesThe 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 age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme CourtTexas 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 PornThe Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sitesThe 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 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.