In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...the U.S. Supreme Court, now stacked with anti-choice justices; SCOTUS declined to act and allowed the law to take..."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Supreme Court Halts John Henry Ramirez's Execution Over Religious Freedom Appeal

Court will hear Ramirez's case for pastor's touch during execution this fall

"...Ruben Gutierrez was stopped over similar religious freedom concerns. "SCOTUS needs to tell the federal trial courts what the..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...period – SB 8 amounts to a near-total ban. (SCOTUS will hear a case later this year where Mississippi..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

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

"...been upheld many times, including in cases from Texas. (SCOTUS will hear a case later this year where Mississippi..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Laying on Hands, Praying Out Loud

Another death row inmate sues Texas for preventing his free exercise of religion

"...of his First Amendment right of religious freedom, and SCOTUS agreed, issuing a Solomonic decree: Either advisors from all..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

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

"...to re-hear the case. The only next stop is SCOTUS, which has added three anti-choice justices since 2016 and..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...would extend SB 8's ban to all abortions if SCOTUS overturns Roe, a creeping possibility now that the court..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Women's Health Advocates Brace for "Perfect Storm" at Texas Legislature

Republican lawmakers racing to further restrict abortion access

"...(it's currently 20) and to outlaw abortion entirely if SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade...."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: The Rainbow Agenda

Start of the new year – and a new Lege – with some digital drag

"...carry into this session, particularly in the wake of SCOTUS's historic ruling on federal workplace protections last summer. And..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Death Watch: Quiet on Death Row

Pandemic halts the sputtering execution machine

"...being made for those with intellectual disabilities; the 2017 SCOTUS ruling in Moore v. Texas, which held that the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"...Abortion providers including Whole Woman's Health and Planned Parenthood,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Stacey Abrams Sounds the Alarm on the Census Crisis

Fair Fight founder wants to ensure everyone gets counted

"...that it will be upheld all the way to SCOTUS (even without Ruth Bader Ginsburg's vacancy) are pretty slim..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

"...constitutional text, Dunn said he wouldn't be surprised if SCOTUS takes up the case regardless of which side prevails..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Today in Queer Austin History

How a little-known legal case may have shaped the LGBTQIA movement

"...a strategy that's carried forward all the way to SCOTUS's landmark employment discrimination ruling. In the wake of that..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS Affirms Abortion Protections: In a 5-4 decision in June..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature

Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.

Courts have time – if not the will – to expand VBM before general election

"...the fall for action by the Fifth Circuit or SCOTUS to enable universal VBM in Texas...."

June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Qmmunity: Trump Admin Could Soon Undermine Health Care Protections for LGBTQIA

Find queer connection with virtual events

May 1, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...to attempt to obtain abortion services,” they wrote to SCOTUS...."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...women’s reproductive rights – a promise to ensure all SCOTUS and federal court appointees are pro-Roe v. Wade, the..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Can "Abandonment Rage" Spare Death Row Inmate's Life?

SCOTUS considers what could be Texas' first execution of 2020

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: A Decade of Austin’s Queer History

Plus Iron Bear says farewell to Eighth Street and Joterias returns!

"...best, IMPO.) While we're not the lone celebrators of SCOTUS' June 2015 marriage equality ruling, I'll never forget the..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Hope, Glitter, and Change for 2020

Ring in the new year with all the queers

"...and I shared at the front desk the day SCOTUS ruled marriage is a constitutional right. I remember all..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...they meet specific requirements and pass a background check. SCOTUS heard arguments Tuesday in the Trump administration's attempt to..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature

Rodney Reed Clemency Filing Cites Fourth New Witness

Former prison mate says Fennell confessed crime in 2010

"...Texas law enforcement officers filed an amicus brief with SCOTUS on Monday. (The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied..."

Oct. 31, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...When similar verbiage appeared in the 86th Texas Legislature’s..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

Death Watch: Is Randall Mays "Competent" to Die?

Trial court stays execution to consider if he's mentally unfit, again

"...– separate from an appeal currently awaiting review by SCOTUS. Two witnesses have come forward with information on Jimmy..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

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

"...coalition is urging Austin's leaders to stand firm, whatever SCOTUS decides...."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...review his case and order a new trial, but SCOTUS hasn't replied to questions about their plans. If they..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...SCOTUS, in a controversial ruling earlier this year, allowed Indiana..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

A Roe v. Wade Conversation With Wendy Davis and the Attorneys Who Argued the Landmark Case

Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee on abortion rights today

"...the mother’s life was at risk, prior to the SCOTUS ruling on Jan. 22, 1973. One woman, said Coffee,..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Megan Menchaca

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