How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...other "intervenors" joined the suit: a group of voters rights organizations on the TDP side, and the state of..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

The stay at home order vs. the right to assembly (protest) and free speech

"...during COVID-19. There is a tension between two fundamental constitutional concepts...."

June 5, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin Police’s New Rules for Incident Video

APD promises to release video of "critical incidents" within 60 days going forward

"...to ensure "confidential sources or investigative techniques" and the "constitutional rights of an accused" are protected; and the all-purpose..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"...In its federal suit, the TDP raises civil rights claims: that the state's position violates the 26th Amendment..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...State District Court Judge Tim Sulak recently granted a..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...“Not only will these patients be deprived of their constitutional right to essential healthcare and self-determination, but forcing them..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...William Pieratt Demond of Houston describes himself as a "constitutional rights attorney." On the GOP side of the ballot,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court

"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary

"...shouldn’t be sanctioned legally or financially for exercising her constitutional rights. Connor wanted it emphasized that state District Judge..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...William Pieratt Demond of Houston describes himself as a "constitutional rights attorney." On the GOP side of the ballot,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Activists, Council Push APD On Body Cam Video Policy

How and when footage is released at question

"...safety of individuals involved, police investigations, or an individual's constitutional rights...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...women survivors based on their gender, thereby violating their constitutional rights. Along with the city and county entities, Travis..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rape Survivor Sues Local Motel for Failing to Help Her After Assault

The motel is accused of lacking adequate security, more

"...extreme mistreatment of women rape survivors that violated their constitutional rights), this one describes – in painstaking detail –..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...gun regulation, which she says defers to "gun owners' rights" at the expense of victims of gun violence. She..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: Hope, Glitter, and Change for 2020

Ring in the new year with all the queers

"...voted down marriage equality in a disquieting blow to rights I didn't care about at the time. I remember..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...equal protection for women survivors and ultimately violating their constitutional rights – first named the concern that had been..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...voted only a month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum (etc.) election – as we go to press..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.

Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore

"...survivors of sexual assault, thus depriving them of their constitutional rights...."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...gender-based discrimination against women survivors of sexual assault, violating constitutional guarantees of equal protection under law, and perpetuating a..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Patrick Murphy Granted Second Stay

The Texas Seven member spared within days of execution

"...Court to stop the execution, saying their client’s religious rights had been violated, and the high court agreed. Justice..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...• As for the constitutional amendments, local voters said yes to Prop 1, which..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

APD Unveils New Interview Rooms For Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The next step in improving sexual assault investigations in Austin?

"...mishandling of cases has led to gender-based violations of constitutional rights. Travis County D.A. Margaret Moore and her First..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

Death Watch: 11 Face Execution in Coming Months

A quiet summer gives way to a deadly fall

"...the belt used to strangle Stites – violates Reed's constitutional rights. The filing insists this testing could prove another..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Everything You Need to Know if ICE Knocks on Your Door

Know your rights

"...enforcement under Trump, remember that you still have guaranteed rights under the Constitution...."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...ruled that Barr's order to indefinitely detain migrants is unconstitutional...."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...The ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Center for Constitutional Rights filed a federal lawsuit challenging Trump's latest move..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature

Point Austin: The Victory of Tom DeLay

With redistricting ruling, SCOTUS says it’s OK to cheat to win

"...while extreme partisan gerrymandering is indeed lamentable – even unconstitutional – there is nothing the federal courts can or..."

July 5, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Trump's Mass Deportation Threat: Austin Responds

Mayor Adler: "We will take steps to mobilize community partners and resources"

"...Cristina Tzintzún, executive director of Latinx rights organization Jolt, said the threats "are meant to drive..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...talk about tearing urban highways down entirely, reclaiming their rights-of-way for the cities they traversed, and replacing them with..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor, Jolt Leader Respond to Trump's Immigration Threats

As 2020 campaign begins, the president promises massive deportations

"...his reelection campaign. Cristina Tzintzún, executive director of Latino rights organization Jolt, said the threats “are meant to drive..."

June 19, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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