Federal Judge Tosses State's "Sanctuary Cities" Suit Against Austin

Concurrent case against Texas remains pending in San Antonio

"...It looks like a federal judge has granted Austin attorneys their wish...."

Aug. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Again Delays Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule was to take effect Friday, Jan. 27

"...In an order issued Friday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks again put on hold a proposed..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women

"...A federal judge has temporarily blocked an intrusive state law that would..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin to Fed Judge: Dismiss State’s SB 4 Suit

City attorneys question the timing of the state's pre-emptive strike

"...Austin officials are asking a federal judge to toss out Texas' lawsuit against the city over..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...Following a three-day hearing that concluded Thursday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks granted a temporary injunction..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sparks: Fetal Burial Rule “Pretext” for Restricting Abortion

Federal judge says rule would allow "arbitrary and potentially discriminatory enforcement"

"...U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks took sharp aim at..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Upholds Fair Housing Ordinance

Judge rules against landlords on discrimination

"...While to the naked courtroom eye it seemed that U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks – who charged the city..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Forecasting SB 4’s Future

U.S. Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments in his federal court

"...The same week a federal judge in San Antonio patiently heard..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

"...Austin-based U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks blocked Texas health officials..."

Feb. 21, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect Dec. 19

"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks has granted abortion providers a temporary..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

New Judge Takes Over Fetal Burial Rule Case

David Ezra takes over for Sam Sparks, now on senior status

"...bury or cremate their fetal remains after abortion, Republican-appointed U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has in recent past helped..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...opposing Planned Parenthood and most abortion procedures called into question their objectivity and judgment as witnesses...."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Condemns Conditions at Taylor Detention Center

U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks denounces conditions at T. Don Hutto Family Detention Center, ruling finds American Civil Liberties Union "highly likely" to prevail in lawsuits filed on behalf of minors housed at facility

"...T. Don Hutto "Family Detention Center" have spoken, and U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks is apparently listening. On..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Sparks Flares Over City's SOI Ordinance

Court hearing on anti-discrimination ordinance goes poorly for city

"...from housing discrimination remains on hold while a federal judge – who criticized the ordinance as "troublesome" – decides..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks to Lawmakers: Get Off Your Soapbox

Judge rejects lawmakers' attempts to join ultrasound lawsuit

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has denied two requests by..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks Rules for Women

The larger question of whether the law should be thrown out entirely remains unsettled

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks on Aug. 30 ruled that..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It's A Gas, Gas, Gas For Longhorn

Looks like the Longhorn Pipeline is about to begin pumping gas.

"...16 schools within two miles of the pipeline. But U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks says he has neither the..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sparks Grills Lawyers in Ultrasound Case

Court to rule on injunction before new law takes effect

"...lawyers and reporters for a hearing July 6 in U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks' courtroom to hear a lawyer..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks to City: Pipe Down

City Council ponders its next move after a judge warns the city about pressing Longhorn Pipeline into local compliance.

"...with Longhorn Partners Pipeline? We may find out today (Thursday), after the Austin City Council privately ponders a judge's..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's a Done Deal

The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?

"...In their adamant haste last Thursday to approve Stratus Properties' 1,253-acre development proposal for Southwest..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...state’s crusade to inject fear in the immigrant community, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia temporarily struck down major portions of..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...ensure the informed consent of women seeking abortion, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Trench Warfare

Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds

"...obstructs views of the treetops rippling down into South Sunset Canyon. The mound frames a sandy channel cut through..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Fetal Burial Rules Punted to Jan. 27

Sparks says "no question" rules fail to advance public health

"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks again temporarily blocked a proposed state..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...Hundreds traveled across Texas to gather outside San Antonio's federal courthouse in support of cities fighting..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...against Texas' omnibus anti-choice House Bill 2 to the U.S. Supreme Court in March, says the fetal burial rule..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Housing Ordinance Back in Effect – For Now

5th Circuit vacates previous order that halted the ordinance

"...The status of the city’s source of income discrimination..."

March 18, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Sparks Sparks EPA

"...With razor-sharp satire and sternness, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks last week chastised the Environmental..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Panetti Sane Enough For Execution

At least for now, inmate cleared for death

"...the second time in nearly a decade, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Scott Panetti,..."

Aug. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...(i.e., anti-abortion) movement, although encouraged by its successes, remains unsatisfied and -- barring an Election Day coup by pro-choicers..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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