Politics
The U.S. Justice Department sues Texas over its new voting maps
Posted on · The Department of Justice says lawmakers discriminated against Latino and Black voters when they redrew the maps this year.
Tag: Department of Justice
Immigration
Texas congressman Joaquin Castro signs letter urging a DOJ probe into ‘Operation Lone Star’
Posted on · Castro and 25 other members of Congress argued in a letter that the policy is likely illegal, and wanted an investigation into the state's treatment of migrants crossing the border.
abortion
The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans
Posted on · The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
Abortion
The Justice Department Wants A Federal Judge To Block Texas’ New Abortion Ban
Posted on · The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues.
Houston Matters
How 9/11 Affected Houston – Pt. 2 (Sept. 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday’s show: The U.S. Department of Justice sues Texas over its new abortion law, and more stories of how 9/11 affected Houstonians as the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks approaches.
Housing
Proposed Law Would Bring Renters Greater Eviction Protections In A National Emergency
Posted on · HR 1451, also known as the Emergency Eviction Enforcement Act of 2021, would target unlawful evictions during COVID-19 and other emergencies.
Criminal Justice
An Incarcerated Texan Says He Should Already Be Home. Why Is He Still In Federal Lockup?
Posted on · Under an interpretation of the First Step Act, the federal government has said it does not have to give people earned time credits until 2022.
Politics
Biden White House Aims To Advance Racial Equity With Executive Actions
Posted on · President Biden is signing four executive actions aimed at upholding one of his key campaign themes.
National
Republican Lawmakers Divided On Election Certification
Posted on · Dozens of Republicans in the House and Senate have said they will object to certification of the Electoral College results. Others say it's time to move on.
National
Justice Department Investigating Possible Bribery-For-Pardon Scheme
Posted on · A document filed in federal court seems to show a probe into lobbying for a pardon and a related scheme to offer payment. Large swaths of the document, including names, are blacked out.
News
Houston Charter School Victims To Receive More Than $600,000 In Restitution
Posted on · The founders embezzled millions of dollars in funds that were intended for the operation and function of the charter school and its programs.
News
Department Of Justice To Fund Reviews Of Potential Wrongful Convictions In Texas
Posted on · The Harris County DA's Office, the Innocence Project of Texas and the Anthony Graves Foundation will review 300 cases from 2001 to 2008.
News
Hate Crime Case Ends With Guilty Verdict For Man Who Set Victoria Mosque Fire
Posted on · A man accused of torching a South Texas mosque last year has been convicted of federal arson and explosives charges and of a hate crime charge.
News
Protesters Across The U.S. Decry Policy Of Separating Immigrant Families
Posted on · People gathered in cities across the country on Friday to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant parents and children who cross the southern border illegally.
News
Department Of Justice Fires Embattled FBI Deputy Director Just Short Of Retirement
Posted on · Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he accepted an internal FBI recommendation that "concluded that Mr. McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media"