Houston Sues the State Over “Death Star" Law

Lawsuit cities state overreach, vague language, and undue burden on cities

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...However, some feel HASS puts an undue burden on Good Samaritans like Amy Rae Dadamo and..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: We Knew This Was Trouble

Institutional Democrats fail their parenting tests at the dawn of the Dobbs era

"...choose between the fragile, tender eggs and the heavy, burdensome sacks, which tracked pretty closely with what I knew..."

July 1, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"...in Texas a rare victory by striking down a burdensome law that would have banned the safest and most..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a burdensome Louisiana abortion law this morning, a major victory for..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...presiding over Coun­ty Court at Law No. 4, the overburdened domestic violence court. He advocated for such a court..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...based on "poor reasoning" that "incorrectly heightens" the state's burden to defend its regulations. Paxton claims the Whole Wom­an's..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Louisiana SCOTUS Case Déjà Vu for Texas Abortion Providers

Conservative 5th Circuit ignores Whole Woman's precedent

"...anti-choice laws – argued the provision wouldn't be an "undue burden" on women – the standard SCOTUS set forth..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...David Ezra on the grounds that it “imposes an undue burden” on women’s constitutionally protected right to abortion (the..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Work for Medicaid an Undue Burden

"...state, which represents another positive step toward removing this undue reporting burden for the poorest Americans. Medicaid work requirements..."

Aug. 22, 2019 Postmarks

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law

Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead

"...likely be able to show the law "imposes an undue burden" on women's constitutionally protected right to abortion at..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

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

"...the ambitious action filed in June argues that those burdensome laws, including the 24-hour pre-procedure sonogram and a rule..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge

"...argued the law offers no health benefit and substantially burdens a woman's right to choose abortion care. The state..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...the law down last November, writing it imposed an "undue burden" on women...."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...that barring Doe's access to abortion didn't impose an undue burden, and supported prolonging her pregnancy, arguing that doing..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...to HB 2, the pre-abortion sonogram law, and additional burdens for minors seeking abortion. Workman confided to me last..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

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

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

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

"...likely be able to show the law “imposes an undue burden” on women's constitutionally protected right to abortion during..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Sexist Texas Lege

The war on women continues on many fronts

"...Judge Lee Yeakel found the law to be an "undue burden" on women. (That trial remains ongoing as the..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Wants to Bury Your Fetus, Pt. 2

It's déjà vu all over again in the fight for reproductive rights

"...law is not only a "cruel" and "medically unnecessary" undue burden, but also infringes on religious freedom. While the..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

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

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

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

"...state’s latest abortion ban, saying it unconstitutionally poses an “undue burden” on women...."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...court in August, arguing the unconstitutional ban poses an undue burden on abortion-seeking women. (Due to the criminal punishments,..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Suit Filed Against Latest Abortion Ban

This year's target: Senate Bill 8

"...out no exceptions for rape or incest, "imposes an undue burden on women" and violates patients' right to "bodily..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...pregnancy). The suit argues the D&E ban "imposes an undue burden on women" and violates patients’ right to "bodily..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...the bill is harmful to women’s health; imposes a burden on women and providers; impedes the doctor-patient relationship; and..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Whole Woman’s Health Reopens

Reproductive health provider sees 40 patients on first days back in business

"...court, arguing HB 2 was unconstitutional, and imposed an undue burden on women. Last June, following a protracted legal..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Anti-Choice Groups Get More Extreme

Some think the burial of fetal remains doesn't go far enough

"...as a likely "pretext" to restrict abortion and an "undue burden" on women. The bill was left pending in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Deliberately Discriminatory

Voter ID's future in Texas, without the DoJ

"...approved photo IDs before voting placed a clear and undue burden on minorities, since they are significantly less likely..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sexual Assault Advocates Demand Answers for Rape Kit Negligence

Group pens letter to mayor, police chief, city manager

"...years for justice. Any further delay would put further undue burden on the community's most vulnerable residents. Furthermore, allowing..."

March 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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