Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...the old crowd active in Democratic politics and labor issues. "Wheth­er she was for it or against it, if..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Perry's Tantrum

Perry's health care rejection blames everyone but himself for lousy government

"...Never let it be said Rick Perry doesn't know..."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake

When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes

"...the pimp playbook to a new level in her quest for higher office. Combs is a likely candidate for..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

"...That was U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s reaction to the attorney general’s Jan...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law

Only eight clinics expected to survive ruling

"...Abortion providers plan to take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. “We will go up to the Supreme..."

June 9, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

The flood of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions

"...up this time of year it seems like the U.S. Supreme Court is in the news for issuing an..."

July 7, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.

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

"...July 14, but there remains a chance that the U.S. Supreme Court will act soon enough to allow more..."

June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

SCOTUS Blocks HB 2 – For Now

U.S. Supreme Court halts Texas abortion law in 5-4 stay

"...On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court helped Texas avert what was expected to..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Providers Caution Clinics Won't Reopen Soon

Abortion landscape in Texas will take "years" to rebuild post-HB 2

"...Pro-choice leaders, while celebratory of today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down two parts of..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS: Affirmative Action OK at UT

Justices rule 4-3 on using race in college admissions

"...offering places to students. That’s the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, handed down this morning on a 4-3..."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Watch: Robert Ramos

Mexican national set for execution Wednesday night

"...prosecutors to not set an execution date, unless the U.S. Supreme Court grants a stay...."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Texas Set to Kill Mentally Disabled Man

Few hours remain for Supremes to step in

"...stands – as of this posting – unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes to stop it, Texas tonight will..."

Aug. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes Will Decide if Chi Dies Tonight

Unless Supremes intervene, Texas will kill another foreign national tonight

"...Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, Texas death row inmate Heliberto Chi,..."

Aug. 7, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...to lawyers who defended abortion providers in the successful U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down parts of Texas..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supremes Reject Jimenez Appeal

Case moves back to federal district court

"...After some six months of consideration, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal brought on..."

Jan. 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes to Texas Voters: Drop Dead

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Lift Stay on Vote by Mail

"...In a terse order issued Friday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to lift a stay on an..."

June 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...On Thursday, June 4, in a lengthy order, a three-judge panel..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...In a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a burdensome Louisiana abortion law..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...On September 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in Whole Woman’s..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down

5th Circuit: Senate Bill 14 violates Voting Rights Act

"...was the ruling issued today of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, barely hitting a deadline set by the..."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Leaders “Encouraged” By SCOTUS Citizenship Question Ruling

Question jeopardized federal funds that flow to Texas

"...The U.S. Supreme Court today blocked the Trump administration from adding..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

UPDATED: Pitonyak Denied New Trial

But defense says it has new evidence Hall responsible for Cave murder

"...The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that Colton Pitonyak,..."

Oct. 16, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...The chief judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this afternoon ordered a new..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes to Consider School Strip Search Case

Was it unreasonable to check a 13-year-old student's bra for ibuprofen?

"...According to officials at the Stafford United School District..."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated medication abortion –..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...(although they vary in specific regulations) already allow "no-excuse" requests to vote by mail. According to the nonprofit National..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Don't Forget About the Supreme Court

"...Mecca and will set the country on a new course for addressing 21st century issues. Sen. Obama and Sen...."

Oct. 24, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Cruel and Unusual

The Supreme Court decides the death houses can do without a few more victims

"...tyranny need to be celebrated, so last week's 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, declaring the execution of mentally retarded..."

June 28, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...clear: whether you're in the press or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are..."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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