Posted on · The state law bans most abortions after 15 weeks. The lower courts blocked its enforcement, finding it in conflict with Roe v. Wade and subsequent abortion decisions.
Posted on · The high court declined to immediately reinstate a federal judge's order that would have allowed all Texans to request absentee ballots if they fear catching COVID-19 at crowded polling places.
Posted on · Last Friday (March 11, 2016), Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new proposed contract with Waste Management, which — if approved by the City Council next week — would allow the city to continue to offer recycling services without disruption for the next two years. Mayor Turner had balked at Waste Management's initial contract offer […]
Posted on · The law discouraged thousands of eligible voters in Texas' 23rd Congressional District from going to the polls, according to a joint study by Rice University's Baker Institute and the University of Houston's Hobby Center for Public Policy.
Posted on · U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Texas voter ID law over violations of Voting Rights Act.
Posted on · Domestic workers from Houston and other cities traveled to New Orleans late last week, as the Fifth Circuit Court held a hearing on deportation relief programs. Texas and 25 other states have filed a lawsuit to block the programs. Last year, President Obama announced that Homeland Security would not deport undocumented parents of U.S. […]
Posted on · A federal court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Friday in the lawsuit over President Obama's executive action on immigration. Advocates in the Houston area today continued to push for its implementation.
Posted on · Tough new restrictions on abortion providers in Texas can now go into effect following a long-awaited court ruling. About nine clinics - including at least one in Houston - may have to shut their doors at the end of June, unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.
Posted on · A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday morning on the Texas voter identification law, which the Justice Department argues is a means of suppressing minority voting.
Posted on · Some religious organizations say the Affordable Care Act's "opt out" provision still imposes a burden on their religious beliefs.
Posted on · Two gay couples who have sued to overturn Texas' ban on same-sex marriage were in New Orleans Friday for the next stage of their legal fight.
Posted on · The week began with gay couples marrying in Florida. And Friday there's a court hearing involving the gay marriage ban in Texas. Texas will defend its ban in New Orleans at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Carrie Feibel has this report from New Orleans, where oral arguments begin at 9 a.m.
Posted on · A week that began with gay couples marrying in Florida is ending with a court-room showdown involving the gay marriage ban. The state will defend its ban tomorrow in New Orleans at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. News 88.7 Health and Science reporter Carrie Feibel is in New Orleans and explains what to expect.
Posted on · Lawyers for the state of Texas were in federal appeals court in New Orleans Wednesday arguing in favor of a controversial state law that requires abortion clinics to meet the standards of outpatient surgery centers. This story is part of a partnership that includes Houston Public Media, NPR and Kaiser Health News. It can be republished for free. (details)
Posted on · A Texas abortion law was the focus of court arguments Wednesday in New Orleans, at the 5th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. News 88.7 Health and Science reporter Carrie Feibel has the update.