U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...the Constitution” and calls it a “flagrant deprivation of rights.” The Biden administration is asking the court to halt..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...draconian law expected to nearly eradicate access to the constitutionally protected procedure, she was ecstatic. Her excitement grew as..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...that even smells like a possible infringement on the constitutional right of an individual citizen to bear arms. With..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Why We are Here -- Working to Defend Texas

The "quorum-busting" Democrats defend their actions.

"...ruled by our United States Supreme Court to be constitutional and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Elections..."

May 16, 2003 News Column

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...of Austin to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division asking that the DOJ open a “pattern-and-practice” investigation..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...I have some expertise here as a constitutional rights lawyer representing young people with mental health injuries,..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...kicked Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and the Bill of Rights out of the Capitol. This is also the same..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...On Monday, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed an emergency application with the high court to..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Rules on Marriage Equality

DOMA struck down, Prop 8 dismissed on standing

"...In a landmark ruling for LGBT rights, this morning the Supreme Court struck down the Defense..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: About Us

A reminder of just how bad things have gotten

"...the response isn't much better at home. New York constitutional scholar Samuel Issacharoff told The New York Times, "There's..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Lege Wrap-Up

Gay rights

"...no doubt) with one stone by passing a proposed constitutional ban on gay marriages. The resolution, sponsored by Pampa..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Unlocking the Texas Vote

Felon disenfranchisement hits more than 3% of the state's potential voters

"...some politicians, who apparently consider the policy of denying constitutional rights in perpetuity to one segment of the population..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

Left-leaning criticism is not the same as political extremism

"...and international policies are devastating; his championing of restricting rights (judicial, health, reproductive), coupled with an assault on separation..."

July 9, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...April 16]. We have heard Mr. Adler's intimations that constitutional guarantees of free speech end where discussions of nuclear..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Naked City

Priscilla Owen finds her inner liberal in an opinion defending free speech.

"...manner" restrictions that do not violate First Amendment free-speech rights. The decision sided with the Texas Dept. of Transportation's..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Lowdown

Gov. Bush suffers a legal defeat in trying to stifle protesters outside the Governor's Mansion; Congress passes a bill to import cheap foreign labor into the high tech industry.

"...The cow patty in question is a constitutional mess of his own making. Last year, the governor..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...ENDORSEMENTS This year's proposed list of 22 constitutional amendments is more than usually cumbersome. The Chronicle editorial..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...This year's proposed list of 22 constitutional amendments is more than usually cumbersome. The Chronicle editorial..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Fast-Tracked SB 8 Hearing Set for U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS to hear arguments against Texas abortion ban

"...In a rare move, the U.S. Supreme Court fast-tracked..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...last month. They argue SB 8 “flagrantly violates the constitutional rights of Texans seeking abortion and upends the rule..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...secure future for our state, while also upholding the constitutional rights of all Texans.” Most Texans should be forgiven..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

Account of the informant who brought down Nixon's administration

"...rumors of a paranoid, unstable West Wing shirking its constitutional duties in favor of right-wing demagogues and ideologies. In..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...Abortion providers, represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights and Austin-based law firm O'Connell & Soifer, filed suit..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...Aug. 30, 2011 agreed with the Center for Reproductive Rights that portions of the law offended the First Amendment..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sparks to Lawmakers: Get Off Your Soapbox

Judge rejects lawmakers' attempts to join ultrasound lawsuit

"...Miller/Patrick law. According to the lawmakers' brief, they are "constitutional officers who have taken an oath to uphold the..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dan Patrick Denied

Judge denies request to file brief in abortion case

"...According to the lawmakers' brief, they are "constitutional officers who have taken an oath to uphold the..."

Aug. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Fair Defense Project Prevails Over WilCo in Court

Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Com­mit­tee rejects 'secret' complaint filed by William­son County Attorney's Office against Texas Fair Defense Project

"...that the county systematically deprives indigent defendants of their constitutional right to court-appointed counsel, that it operates a closed-court..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Bush Demo Lawsuit Fails

"...and Michael Carlson -- of liability for violating the constitutional rights of the Democracy Coalition and 13 individual plaintiffs,..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Where Can We Marry? The U.S. Legal Landscape

Gays and lesbians enjoy full legal marriage in only one state

"...after enactment – the Legislature soundly rejected a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriages...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two: President Know-Nothing

President Know-Nothing

"...political correctness, minority pandering, and an overzealous interpretation of constitutional rights, they have returned to a time when people..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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