Texas' Big, Bad Week for Voter Suppression and Gerrymandering

Within two days, courts reject second election map, voter ID bill

"...fights to retain voter laws and districts that the courts have now found discriminate against the state‘s minority voters...."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...enforcing its voter ID law, passed in 2011, which courts have repeatedly deemed was "enacted with discriminatory intent" against..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature

Pressley Continues to Fight Council Election Loss

District 4 loser takes fight to Texas Supreme Court

"...County and state election officials, and then by the courts. She and her former attorney, David Rogers, are also..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Congressional Districts to Get Re-Mapped

Judge rules Doggett and Farenthold’s districts unconstitutional

"...Dallas and Houston. But we're not done with the courts yet: The same three judges are still considering the..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...& Mixes in Ontario, Canada, which creates sand volleyball courts around the world. Dubai had to import sand for..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Point Austin: Priority Problems

While the world burns, City Council does what it can

"...a few school district bankruptcies, or once again the courts, will finally force them to abandon bathroom policing and..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Updated: Plea Deal for Dukes Expires

State rep had until close of business Tuesday to accept D.A.'s offer

"...it is God who is the judge of all courts. 'For I know the plans I have for you,'..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: When Is Daylight Robbery Not a Crime?

Grifters, all of them

"...collection firms routinely abuse the law and overload our courts by rotely filing hundreds of thousands of lawsuits against..."

July 7, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes

Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?

"...Ann Richards appropriation without even touching their new tennis courts, and another $13.3M if they just follow the original..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?

Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman

"...base.") Moreover, D21 may well be redrawn by the courts later this year – meaning the candidates aren't yet..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...Rights vows to battle any unconstitutional measures in the courts until the rights of Texas women are respected and..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Page Two: When “Patriotism” Means Petulance

So much for draining the swamp

"...way, whenever affirmative action standards are upheld by the courts, there is a wave of published letters to editors..."

May 26, 2017 Column by Louis Black

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...“tacit admission” that the legislation will be struck by courts. "Do you know that this bill is unconstitutional?,” said..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Hiding in Plain Sight

Immigration, Fire, Capitol view corridors fill out a busy Thursday

"...others), so the prospect is dueling lawsuits in dueling courts...."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...but will certainly be delayed or killed in the courts. (See "Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...the immigrant community over the summer to ensure the courts rule on the right side of justice. “It may..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...• In Loco Parentis? Set a public hearing for..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...with you; we will fight this assault in the courts, at the ballot box, and in the streets if..."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Adler, Mayors to Meet With Sessions

Friday AG letter to “sanctuary cities” raises new alarm

"...immigrants without a warrant is purely voluntary, and some courts have called it unconstitutional.”..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Court: Texas House Districts Unlawful, Unconstitutional

Panel of judges rules 2-1 against drawing of 2011 maps

"...representation. Our diversity is a strength and today the courts have ruled that Republicans will no longer attempt to..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist

Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote

"...year because of the ongoing proceedings in the lower courts. The bill also faces a very different legal landscape..."

April 11, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Sanctuary

Adler, mayors, receive “no clarification” from Homeland Security

"...of a ‘sanctuary city,’” said the mayor, “and the courts will likely have something to say.” He noted that..."

March 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Trump Detainer Report Figures “Inflated”

Homeland Security doctors local numbers to hurt Sally Hernandez's case

"...will be more leery to go back to the courts now."..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Cold as ICE

For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand

"...all such accused "criminals" are duly prosecuted in local courts, regardless of their immigration status. It's worth emphasizing that..."

March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Victory for Travis

Court decision on districts raises possibility for fairer politics

"...moot because the 2011 lines were redrawn by the courts in 2013 and those boundaries were used for subsequent..."

March 17, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: Public School Budget

Steal from the rich and give to the – well, not the kids

"...Tax Reduction. In 2006, the last time the Texas courts told the Legislature to fix school finance, lawmakers realized..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County

“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities

"...effect on immigrant participation with law enforcement or the courts. "Mr. Bible denied political retribution and asserted that ICE..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...and attempting to dodge the constitutional violations that federal courts rejected. Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton and Sen. Ted..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature

Death Watch: Cruel & Unusual Confinement

Convicted hit man faces third date with death

"...right to counsel. The state, federal, and 5th Circuit courts denied that motion. The Bexar County District Attorney's Office..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Waxing “Presidential”

Trump delivers the same threats in a more polite package

"...orientation, or gender identity." The resolution notes that the courts have thus far rejected the Trump regime's actions against..."

March 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

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