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Criminal Justice

‘Dead Suspect Loophole’ invoked to keep Uvalde shooting records secret

Posted on June 14, 2022 · The loophole has been used repeatedly by Texas law enforcement agencies to deny family members and the public the details about cases when someone charged with a crime dies while in custody.

Texas

Charles Butt family, H-E-B donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde

Posted on June 28, 2022 · The timeline is still unclear for demolishing the school building. The district has plans to replace it with a memorial park.

News

U.S. House passes gun control bill; Biden’s desk is next stop

Posted on June 24, 2022 · The first major gun legislation in nearly three decades would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures.

School shooting

Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies before Texas lawmakers

Posted on June 23, 2022 · Jazmin Cazares, 17, was one of several family members of shooting victims and experts testifying before Texas lawmakers on Thursday. Her sister, Jackie Cazares, 9, was one of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde.

Politics

Texas is unlikely to adopt key provision of bipartisan federal gun bill

Posted on June 23, 2022 · Red flag laws likely remain a nonstarter among Republican leaders in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott already faced a conservative backlash after he asked the Legislature to consider them four years ago.

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Criminal Justice

‘Dead Suspect Loophole’ invoked to keep Uvalde shooting records secret

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