Politics
Case Challenging Constitutionality Of Harris County Bail System Goes To U.S. Fifth Circuit
Posted on · A lower court judge ruled earlier this year that the county’s bail system discriminates against poor defendants.
Tag: equal protection
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Hazlewood Act, Missing Persons, and Chris Field: Tuesday’s show (February 3, 2015)
Posted on · The Hazlewood Act in Texas provides veterans (and some children of veterans) exemptions from some tuition and fee charges at public colleges and universities here. It’s awarded regardless of financial need. But historically, it has required the veteran to be a resident of Texas at enlistment. That wasn’t the case for Keith Harris. He enlisted before […]
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Same Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down, Family Trees, and Houston Rap: Houston Matters for Thursday, February 27, 2014
Posted on · A federal judge in San Antonio Wednesday struck down the same sex marriage ban here in Texas. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled the ban unconstitutional, saying it deprives citizens equal protection under the law. But he also elected to delay the effect of his ruling while the state of Texas appeals. On this edition […]