Is Memory Hijacking Texas' Justice System?

Eyewitness identification methods based on false assumptions about memory are putting innocent people behind bars

"...Edwin Colfax, the director of state reform campaigns for nonprofit the Justice Project, broke..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Some died, some walked

"...1) SANDERS SHOOTING EVERLASTING We posted the city-redacted portions of the KeyPoint Government Solutions report critical of the Austin..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...are the deciders. And every single day, every one of us needs to step outside and take some action..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...allow car traffic on Dirty Sixth – the stretch of Sixth Street between Congress Avenue and I-35 – may..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...In the latest episode of the legal donnybrook over voting by mail in Texas,..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...Frustrated by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Ruling to Name Death Drugs

State will appeal decision

"...The Texas Department of Criminal Justice took a hit last Friday..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Orders Change to Camping Ban Ballot

Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council changes ballot language

"...Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council has made two changes to..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...On Friday, May 15, the Texas Supreme Court issued a brief order blocking a lower..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Death Watch: The Capital of Capital Punishment

Tilon Carter set for execution – again

"...Hunts­ville's gurney next Tuesday, May 16. Carter was convicted of capital murder in 2006 in Tarrant County, for the..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Preps for Last Inmate to Die in 2013

State will end the year with 16 inmates put to death

"...Duane Martin is slated to be the final inmate Texas puts to death this year. He was convicted and..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen were in Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals last Wednesday, April 27, to..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...Golf Course wins nomination support for the National Register of Historic Places; the 450th state district court race gets..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Third Court Seats Go GOP

One Dem remains on influential bench

"...all four seats up for election this year on Texas' influential 3rd Court of Appeals, turning the entire court..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Another Woman Convicted of Murder In Travis County Actually Innocent?

Prosecutors reevaluate a case similar to that of Rosa Jimenez

"...Over a span of six months in 2003, two young, undocumented women living..."

Dec. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...In odd-numbered years in Texas, Sep­tem­ber 1 – Wednesday, as the Chronicle went to..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Quality of Mercy

If you're looking for compassion, you've come to the wrong place

"...One of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal 82nd..."

July 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Defending the Innocent in Texas

The Texas Center for Actual Innocence is open for business at the UT Law School

"...Five years ago, when UT School of Law professor Bill Allison received a call from the..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...The current list of declared Democratic judicial candidates includes the following:..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

World Court Ruling Not Enforceable

Supremes stiff death row inmate

"...State courts are not required to adhere to rulings by the..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court: Name Your Death Drugs, Texas

A ruling in name only

"...The 3rd Court of Appeals agreed that the state's Department of Criminal..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...After four months of uncertainty over who would succeed the late Judge Scott..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...On Nov. 28, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1 Constable..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: A Tragedy, Upon a Tragedy, Upon Another Tragedy; or, the Death and Despair of Jail Inmates

Law professor Ron Beal argues that Gov. Abbott, under the cover of the pandemic, has usurped the power of the judicial branch

"...deputy. Gov. Greg Abbott stated that "as to these criminals, we're going to get them off the street and..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Ron Beal

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...realize he would spend months incarcerated. His limited knowledge of the process came from his nephew's experience a few..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...13: Red Guards Ambush Heidi Sloan The Democratic Socialists of America organizer and candidate for Congress in the TX-25..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...another scathing omnibus response on Monday to the city of Austin and Travis County's separate motions to dismiss. In..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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