Politics
The battle over Texas’ social media censorship law is likely to go to the US Supreme Court
Posted on · A panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld House Bill 20 in a 2-1 decision on Friday.
Tag: U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Criminal Justice
Harris County Democrats block proposal to void recent bail reforms
Posted on · Republican Commissioner Jack Cagle led the effort to seek a dissolution of a consent decree governing the county's misdemeanor bail system and to try to have a similar challenge to the county's felony bail system dismissed.
Health & Science
Early In The Pandemic, Texas Banned Most Abortions. After The Ban Lifted, 2nd-Trimester Abortions Jumped, A New Study Shows
Posted on · Texas officials cited a need to preserve medical supplies as a reason to crack down on abortions. A new study finds that many Texans left the state during this time seeking the procedure.
Election 2020
The Fight Over Mail-In Drop-Off Sites Is Likely Over. Here’s What That Means For Texas Voters
Posted on · UHLC constitutional law professor Teddy Rave says it’s unlikely the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an appeal from the U.S. 5th Circuit with Election Day so close.
Politics
Federal Appeals Court Hears Texas Vote-By-Mail Case
Posted on · The Texas Democratic Party is suing the state, arguing that its rules to apply for a mail-in ballot violate the 26th Amendment.
News
No Settlement Of Harris County Bail Bond Suit Until 2019
Posted on · Outgoing County Judge Ed Emmett accused plaintiffs in the suit of stalling a deal after the election.
Immigration
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law In Texas: How Things Look A Year Later
Posted on · Governor Abbott signed the law last year saying it would make the state safer
News
Federal Appellate Court Upholds Embattled Texas Voter ID Law
Posted on · The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas' voter identification law, reversing a lower court ruling that found it discriminated against voters of color
News
Two Judges, Defendants In Bail Bond Lawsuit, Urge Harris County Leaders To Settle
Posted on · The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that the county’s bail system is unconstitutional. Judge Darrell Jordan and Judge Mike Fields told Commissioners Court that continuing to fight the suit would only waste county resources
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 39: Texas Primary Sprint! What To Expect From The GOP And Dems
Posted on · “I’m all for Jefferson’s wall of separation between church and state but not if there’s water flowing over it!” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on churches being allowed to claim reimbursement from FEMA after Harvey.
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.
Election 2016
Judge Rules Texas Defied Court Order On Voter ID Law
Posted on · U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos found Texas’ voter education campaign is using misleading language that could discourage eligible voters from going to the polls.
Election 2016
Texas Turns To Spanish-Language Radio, TV To Spread Voter ID Education Message
Posted on · Secretary of State Carlos Cascos is trying to get the word out about Texas’ expanded ID options. The deadline to register to vote in time for Election Day is October 11.
News
Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Law
Posted on · A Federal court has ruled against Texas' controversial Voter ID law. The court ruled that the law violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
News
Civil Rights Groups Ask Appeals Court to Block Judge’s Immigration Order
Posted on · A coalition of civil and immigrant rights groups on Friday asked an appeals court to stop a federal judge’s order that requires the Obama administration to turn over the confidential information of thousands of undocumented immigrants.