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A Potential Showdown Between Cities And The State Over Equal Rights

David Pitman

Posted on December 19, 2016 · The 2017 state legislative session will include another attempt to nullify LGBT non-discrimination laws in cities across Texas.

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Sandra Bland seen inside Waller County Jail during intake process.

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After Sandra Bland’s Death, State Lawmakers Call For Reforms To Prevent Inmate Suicides

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on August 25, 2015 · State lawmakers are pushing for reforms after Sandra Bland’s death at the Waller County Jail led to a national debate about police tactics and jail practices, specifically the treatment of inmates who reveal a suicide attempt.

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Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 1, 2022 · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rules Biden administration can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed suit against the Biden administration when the White House tried to rescind the policy.

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Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.

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Houston Matters

What overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary (June 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 27, 2022 · On Monday's show: We discuss what last week’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary beyond abortion. Then, we learn about the challenges young people face when dealing with mental illness. And we get an update on Houston sports.

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