Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...plaintiffs representing abortion providers have now turned to the U.S. Supreme Court for relief...."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Quote of the Week: Lee Yeakel

Judge again strikes down state abortion ban

"...to have an abortion before a fetus may survive outside her womb is solely and exclusively the woman's decision...."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Column

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

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...state argue in a brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court...."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...decision for Texas women and reproductive health providers, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the challenge to..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action

Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order

"...U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel will not make a decision until..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

State Witnesses Continue to Show AG's Influence on HB 2 Testimony

Attorney General's office paid Rue $42,000 to assist witnesses

"...2, the state continued to offer witness testimony in U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel’s Austin federal courtroom on Thursday that..."

Aug. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...mothers. Some 61% of women undergoing abortion in the U.S. already have at least one child, and half of..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...Texas abortion providers secured a victory today when U.S. Federal Judge Lee Yeakel struck down the state’s latest..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Kleinert's Case Dismissed

Judge grants former APD Detective immunity in Larry Jackson shooting

"...U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dropped manslaughter charges against former..."

Oct. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Yeakel Rules for Diane Hyatt

Shea supporter fired by Texas Water Development Board

"...On May 13, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dumped cold water on a..."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...treatment of survivors, bringing together advocates, law enforcement, forensic nurses, and legal entities. Across the country, SARRT groups are..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...In a court order issued Thursday, U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel has placed a short-term halt..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Denies State's Request to Enforce HB 2 ... for Now

Abbott's appeal chastised for tardiness

"...Court of Appeals has denied Attorney General Greg Abbott’s request to immediately enforce part of Texas’ abortion law, House..."

Sept. 3, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...Health Program exclude Planned Parenthood, relax rules covering provider discussions of abortion, and include funding for treatment of sexually-transmitted..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

"...That's the question that a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the 5th U.S...."

May 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yeakel: HB 2 Unconstitutional – In Part

Judge strikes down portion of abortion law

"...Just hours before it was scheduled to take effect Tuesday morning, federal District Judge Lee Yeakel on Monday afternoon..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...Federal district judges become suddenly very important when decisions with nationwide implications..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Yeakel Again Rules Against HB 2

5th Circuit denies A.G. Abbott's emergency motion to stay ruling

"...and beleaguered abortion clinics on the brink of closure, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel struck down parts of Texas'..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Rules Parts of HB 2 Unconstitutional

Requirements in abortion law deemed an "undue burden" on women

"...In a much anticipated ruling, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel has struck down parts of..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge on Pregnancy 'Clinics': Signage Ordinance 'Vague'

Anti-abortion centers evade medical service signage requirement

"...In late June, a federal judge struck down an Austin ordinance that would require unlicensed..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

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

"...U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel has dismissed the sexual assault..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic

Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.

"...lawsuit, filed last week, as the Chronicle reported. Today, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel granted providers, including Planned Parenthood..."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court

"...Imagine if nearly all of Texas' onerous and most..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AG's Office Seeks Ruling to Enforce Provision of HB2 Ruled Unconstitutional

Seeking emergency stay to enforce provision struck by district court

"...On Monday, federal district Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that a provision of HB 2..."

Oct. 29, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: The 'Witch Hunt' of a Commissioner

Auditor's report could have a chilling effect on city boards and commissions

"...and Council Member Mike Martinez's office had notified her requesting her resignation from the commission...."

May 30, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Judge Recommends Rejecting Rodney Reed Appeal

Magistrate judge contends that DNA proves Reed's guilt

"...In an 82-page report to District Judge Lee Yeakel, federal Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin on June..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Yeakel: Hyatt Lawsuit Can Proceed

Judge okays wrongful termination lawsuit against TWDB

"...13, in a tentative victory for free speech rights, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel rejected a Texas Water Develop­ment..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

WilCo Sheriff's Office Lawsuit: 'Stuff rolls downhill'

Williamson Co. and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the Texas Whistleblower Act

"...Whistleblower Act by demoting the deputies. On Nov. 1, U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Pitman recommended denial of a motion..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Amy's Army Raises Awareness, Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

Campaign to raise awareness, support for survivors

"...but that decision is being reviewed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in June. A separate suit..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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