Conservative 5th Circuit Court Ruling to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

But it'll still be on the market

"...Wednesday, the conservative U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals said it will restrict..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...The largest independent bookstore in Texas, Austin's BookPeople, is..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

5th Circuit Denies HB 2 Rehearing

And: Abbott calls HB 2 barriers 'manageable inconvenience'

"...but anticipated blow to Texas reproductive rights, the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request made by..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...In an anticipated ruling, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided to immediately enforce Texas’..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit: Voter ID Discriminatory

Appeals court ruling upholds spirit of earlier overturning

"...intentionally, according to a ruling issued today by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...."

Aug. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

5th Circuit Affirms Ruling in Texas Prison Overheating Case

A lawsuit filed by six prisoners at the Wallace Pack Unit can now include the unit's full population

"...The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals brought some good news..."

Aug. 25, 2017 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

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

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...The largely conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday (Sept. 25) partially..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Stops HB 2

Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito dissent

"...In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court halted key provisions of Texas abortion law,..."

Oct. 14, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Upholds Voter ID Law

Requirements will stay in place for now

"...According to the conservative U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Texas' voter ID law..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...After last week’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that immediately enforced Texas..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

'No Undue Burden': 5th Circuit Upholds HB 2

5th Circuit overrules Yeakel, upholds HB 2

"...In ruling last week that portions of Texas' controversial abortion regulations law (House Bill 2) pass..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Asking court to vacate appeals decision in HB 2 lawsuit

"...UPDATE:U.S. Supreme Court Judge Antonin Scalia has ordered the state..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...In a series of dizzying legal twists and turns over state officials’ draconian..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge

"...providers spent Monday morning in New Orleans fighting one of the state's latest extreme abortion restrictions, a ban on..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Considers Marriage Equality

Judges question state's argument that marriage is for procreation

"...Solic­itor General Jonathan Mitchell, echoing the state's continuing defense of the ban during last Friday's court hearing over marriage..."

Jan. 16, 2015 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

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...with hope," said Amy Hagstrom Miller, president and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health, in a statement...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in HB 2 Lawsuit

Law remains in effect at least until appeal is decided

"...The U.S. Supreme Court this afternoon declined to intervene and stay..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...Testimony provided in court regarding the impact on women seeking abortion of a..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Court of Criminal Appeals Stays Halprin's Execution

The case has been sent back to trial court for review

"...On Friday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Randy Halprin a stay of..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

"...After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to lift the stay on U.S...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...attacks on restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even during a global..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Segundo Awaits 5th Circuit

Death row inmate scheduled for execution Oct. 10

"...11, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, though his recently appointed counsel is still working on his case...."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

5th Circuit v. Fourth Amendment

The federal appeals court gives law enforcement broad leeway for searches

"...In a March 24 ruling, a majority of the full bench of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...Texas Attor­ney General Ken Paxton is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss the legal challenge to a..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

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

"...The largely conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently offered pro-choice advocates..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Reed Appeal Rejected at 5th Circuit

Lawyers consider next move

"...considered oral arguments in the case, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Jan...."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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 two legal challenges to the Texas..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supremes Give Skinner a Reprieve

Death row inmate awaits decision on DNA

"...Pampa, Texas, was granted a 30-day reprieve by the U.S. Supreme Court on March 24...."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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