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Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier, a Fort Worth Democrat and former chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, has filed a habeas corpus petition in state court, alleging she is being subjected to “illegal confinement” inside the state Capitol. The unusual legal maneuver challenges the extent of legislative authority in enforcing quorum rules and raises…
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A Dallas-area couple has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), alleging constitutional violations and administrative overreach after their newborn daughter was forcibly removed and placed in foster care for nearly a month in 2023. The complaint, filed April 22 in Travis County District Court, challenges the agency’s internal…
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The Supreme Court opted to sidestep a decisive verdict on Monday, July 1, 2024, in two cases challenging state laws aimed at regulating social media platforms’ ability to moderate content. This move leaves unresolved a contentious issue over the platforms’ free speech rights. In a move that underscored the complexity of balancing digital speech regulations…
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The Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing legal battle surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, blocking its enforcement while the debate over immigration authority unfolds. In a one-page order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Monday, the court indefinitely halted the implementation of the Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, which…
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A recent legal ruling has upheld the requirement for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to undergo a paternity test amidst a legal dispute with a 27-year-old woman claiming to be his biological daughter. A Texas judge on Wednesday upheld a previous ruling from 2022, denying Jones’ appeal in a paternity case filed by Alexandra Davis,…
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The US Supreme Court engaged in a nearly four-hour oral argument on Monday, Feb. 26 delving into the potential ramifications of Texas and Florida laws aimed at social media platforms but with far-reaching implications for the broader digital economy. The legislation, seeking to prevent social media giants like Facebook, YouTube, and others from removing or…
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A Texas judge sided with Barbers Hill Independent School District, ruling that the school did not discriminate against Darryl George, an 18-year-old black student, for his dreadlocks. Last August, George was suspended for violating the school’s dress code, sparking a legal battle. The judge’s decision came after several hours of testimony, stating that the school…
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The issue at hand revolves around the constitutionality of a Texas law that restricts abortions, permitting them only if deemed “necessary” to save the life of the mother. Proponents of upholding Roe v. Wade argue that the Texas law infringes upon the right to privacy recognized in Griswold, which protected the decision whether or not…
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