Ninth Circuit Rules Against Raich

"...law has gone all the way to the Supreme Court and back – was dealt a legal blow March..."

March 23, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Gods of War

America is distracted by the Pledge "crisis" while our government readies for war.

"...are few public spectacles more entertaining than the tribe of politicians in a chorus of full-throated sanctimony. We enjoyed..."

July 12, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...fight against draconian state regulations to the U.S. Supreme Court...."

Sept. 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?

Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court

"...Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to already..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Medi-Mari at Supreme Court

Patients challenge federal right to prohibit medical marijuana use under state law

"...ill medical marijuana patients argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 29 that the federal government is banned..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Nov. 8

Catch up on the queer news beat with Gay Place

"...is gone. In news from the Michigan Attorney General's Office, Andrew Shirvell, e-bully extraordinaire and now ex-assistant attorney general,..."

Nov. 8, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Supreme Court Decision Validates Local Strategies to Decriminalize Homelessness

SCOTUS passes on camping bans

"...The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday, Dec. 16, to hear a case..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Matter of Intent

Attorney representing Jackson's family optimistic about civil trial

"...known for firing a fatal shot into the back of Larry Jackson Jr.'s neck – sat down for an..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Dec. 6

Catch up with local and international LGBT news with Gay Place

"...was a total success, and I partied my tush off! But now it's back to the grind. Let's do..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Glow Sticks: A Menace to Society!

The drug cops win one, lose one in the appellate courts.

"...In a June 20 opinion, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and dismissed a lower court..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...Shattered and violated, her future plans quickly fell out of focus...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Please Don't Eat the Hemp

"...With a stay still in force from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Drug Enforcement Administration on..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Please Don't Eat the Hemp

"...With a stay still in force from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Drug Enforcement Administration on..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Medical Marijuana Victory

"...In a 36-page opinion delivered Oct. 29, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a permanent injunction preventing..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The DEA's hemp-food rule gets thrown out of court

"...out the hemp-seed burgers and crack open a bottle of hemp oil: After battling the Drug Enforcement Administration for..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I'm a regular reader of the Chronicle,..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...Abbott's letter lists a number of state agencies that he says would have authority to..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...with "Mold Queen" Melinda Ballard to the Texas Supreme Court. Farmers' brief, filed on April 22, challenges the 3rd..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...Priority Enforcement Pro­gram (PEP), supposedly a kinder, gentler version of S-Comm, less likely to result in the deportation of..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Naked City

Drug czar John Walters bemoans the scourge of Canadian marijuana

"...his esteemed opinion, greatest threat: Canadian marijuana. Walters, head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Tommy Chong gets jail time, but hemp food products may be free.

"...On Sept. 11, Tommy Chong, of the legendary duo Cheech and Chong, appeared in federal..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Foul Pay

Football Is Golden

"...million a year in revenue from the football program. Of that amount, about $3.6 million is annually transferred into..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...out at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to welcome a family of migrants. They were the first Syrians to resettle in..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"Hoy marchamos, mañana votamos" – Rallying cry of..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...ominously, to prohibit – the cultivation, possession, and consumption of marijuana by seriously ill patients who use the drug..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DADT Gets a WITTness

Margaret Witt's endurance changes the face of DADT.

"...Maj. Margaret Witt finally had one helluva day in court this past Friday. Appearing before the same federal judge..."

Sept. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Supremes to Consider School Strip Search Case

Was it unreasonable to check a 13-year-old student's bra for ibuprofen?

"...According to officials at the Stafford United School District in Arizona, the..."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Assorted news from the drug war front

"...and asking for a floor vote, the Texas League of Women Voters during their annual convention April 16-18 voted..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...containing hemp seed and oil. In February, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the HIA, and..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Forty workers here, five workers there begin..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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