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

Death Watch: U.S. Supreme Court Steps In

Highest court to consider two Texas death penalty cases

"...The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Monday that it will take up..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Kaitlin Armstrong’s Attorneys Suggest Police Lied to Arrest Her

New defense motions raise questions in high-profile murder

"...shortly after Moriah “Mo” Wilson’s shooting death. But Armstrong's attorneys now suggest Austin police arrested her based on false..."

Aug. 17, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

Texas Democrats Take Vote by Mail to the U.S. Supremes

Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters ask Court to extend VBM to all Texas voters

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters filed..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

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

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...with the all-caps "MAGISTRATION" written above, and you'll find yourself in a space that "looks more like a storage..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Attorneys Fight D&E Abortion Ban in Court

Judge Yeakel plans to issue ruling “quickly” before Sept. 1

"...Attorneys with the Center for Reproductive Rights were in a..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals doesn't dispute that the judge..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

"...city filed suit itself. In a motion addressed to U.S. Judge Sam Sparks, city attorneys point out that Austin..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...If there’s one common theme state attorneys share in defending anti-choice rules in court this month,..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Jovita's Trial Begins

The government seeks to demystify the alleged heroin-trafficking operation

"...out of Jovita's Tex-Mex restaurant in South Austin. Defense attorneys counter that the feds lack any definitive proof that..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

"...Trump, reverberating nicely through a prime-time investigation by the U.S. House, and soon there’s the prospect of a retaliatory..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Identified as Garrett Foster's Killer

Attorney's statement says his client acted in self-defense

"...Daniel Perry*, an off-duty U.S. Army sergeant working as a ride-hailing driver, has been..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A Roe v. Wade Conversation With Wendy Davis and the Attorneys Who Argued the Landmark Case

Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee on abortion rights today

"...Dr. Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee, the two Texas attorneys who successfully argued the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Megan Menchaca

Austin Real Estate Developer Nate Paul’s Arrest, What We Know So Far

A.G. Ken Paxton's attorney suspects Paul's arrest is connected

"...month, spent the night in the Travis County Jail Thursday...."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

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

Following Tomstown's Money

It's election season in Texas. Are there indictments in the air?

"...deal has changed since earlier this summer, when lame-duck U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, D-Houston, asked the House Ethics Committee..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...in a religious building. While unoccupied on a balmy Thursday afternoon, the inclusive space provides a spiritual refuge at..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...to an attorney, and the right to free legal counsel should she be unable to afford it...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...had signed on with Ervin and O'Connell. Now, the attorneys were getting their stories out...."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...In 2003, Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigators made a..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Sparks Critical of State's Defense of Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect until Jan. 27

"...The first day in court (held Tuesday) featured mostly plaintiff witnesses, who expressed the difficulties of..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Ken Paxton’s Lawyers Keep Flubbing, but He Might Not Appear Anyway

Leaving the state for an abortion is on the line

"...But he did not appear at Austin’s federal courthouse Tuesday, Sept. 27, to testify in a lawsuit from nonprofits..."

Sept. 29, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...thing." Soon, more celebrities offered support, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Quest­love, Meek Mill, Mark Cuban, and LL Cool J...."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Executed Inmate's Wife Sues Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Keller

Suit argues Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller violated Michael Richard's due process rights by refusing to hear his appeal only because it was filed after 5pm, an arbitrary deadline set by Keller

"...The wife of executed inmate Michael Richard is suing..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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