Supreme Court decision – Houston Public Media

News

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Standard For Mental Disability In Capital Cases

Posted on March 29, 2017 · The state has been using an unconstitutional, obsolete medical standard for determining whether convicted murderers are exempt from the death penalty because of mental deficiency, justices ruled.

Politics

Video: President Obama Remarks On Immigration Executive Actions Ruling

Posted on June 23, 2016 · The court's 4-4 vote effectively kills Obama's plan to shield millions more immigrants in the U.S. illegally from deportation and grant them work permits.

Tag: Supreme Court decision

News

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Standard For Mental Disability In Capital Cases

Politics

Video: President Obama Remarks On Immigration Executive Actions Ruling

Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!

DONATE