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Local attorneys say Brad Simpson’s case may be inadmissible without proof of death
Read full article: Local attorneys say Brad Simpson’s case may be inadmissible without proof of deathAfter a judge released Brad Simpson’s arrest warrant affidavit, which details days of surveillance and a history of domestic violence, local attorneys claimed those details may be inadmissible in court.
California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Read full article: California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberiesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites
Read full article: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websitesThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.
Despite Supreme Court ruling, the future of emergency abortions is still unclear for US women
Read full article: Despite Supreme Court ruling, the future of emergency abortions is still unclear for US womenThe U.S. Supreme Court did not settle the debate over whether federal law requires hospitals to stabilize pregnant patients with emergency abortions on Wednesday, despite saying Idaho hospitals can provide abortions in medical emergencies even with the state’s restrictions.
What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court's latest abortion case?
Read full article: What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court's latest abortion case?The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to release an opinion that will allow doctors in Idaho to perform abortions to stabilize patients at least for now, despite the state's strict abortion ban.
A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
Read full article: A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportationA federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allows law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the United States.
A judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media during litigation
Read full article: A judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media during litigationA federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Court upholds block on Texas law requiring school book vendors to provide sexual content ratings
Read full article: Court upholds block on Texas law requiring school book vendors to provide sexual content ratingsA federal appeals court has upheld a block on the enforcement of a Texas law requiring vendors to evaluate and rate the sexual content of books they sell or have sold to schools.
UTSA said it would create an office to replace DEI program banned by new state law. Now they’re scrapping those plans.
Read full article: UTSA said it would create an office to replace DEI program banned by new state law. Now they’re scrapping those plans.As public universities across Texas react to a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices from their campuses, UTSA announced Tuesday it will axe its proposed DEI office replacement.
‘A weight is lifted off my shoulders:’ San Antonians celebrate CROWN Act taking effect in Texas
Read full article: ‘A weight is lifted off my shoulders:’ San Antonians celebrate CROWN Act taking effect in TexasHouse Bill 567 took effect Sept. 1. The law prohibits race-based hair discrimination across Texas.
Texas Supreme Court lets state law eliminating Harris County elections chief stand, for now
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court lets state law eliminating Harris County elections chief stand, for nowThe ruling means the November elections in the state’s largest county will be overseen by two other county officials. Legislators targeted Harris County’s elections department after taking issue with the way the 2022 elections were run.
Judge calls new Texas election law unconstitutional; state says it will appeal ruling
Read full article: Judge calls new Texas election law unconstitutional; state says it will appeal rulingA judge has called unconstitutional a new law passed by the GOP-led Texas Legislature that will dictate how elections are run in the state’s most populous county.
Judge calls new Texas election law unconstitutional but state says it will appeal ruling
Read full article: Judge calls new Texas election law unconstitutional but state says it will appeal rulingA judge has called a new law unconstitutional that passed in the GOP-led Texas Legislature that will dictate how elections are run in the state’s most populous county.
'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books
Read full article: 'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban booksA new law signed in Illinois on Monday will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval, starting on Jan. 1, 2024.
‘We’re here to change things that need to be changed’: Community Safety vice chair weighs in on success of committee
Read full article: ‘We’re here to change things that need to be changed’: Community Safety vice chair weighs in on success of committee2023 marked a first for the Texas Legislature -- the creation of the House Select Committee on Community Safety.
What is the Texas Castle Doctrine and what does it mean?
Read full article: What is the Texas Castle Doctrine and what does it mean?The Castle Doctrine has been around for years and when it comes to home break-ins such as robberies or burglaries, Texas removed the duty to retreat in one’s home, back in 1995.
‘It’s a question of when, not if’: Immigration lawyer says Title 42 will inevitably be lifted
Read full article: ‘It’s a question of when, not if’: Immigration lawyer says Title 42 will inevitably be liftedThe future of Title 42 remains undecided in the new year after the U.S. Supreme Court pushed off making a decision.
New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits
Read full article: New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbitsNew York has become the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations decried by critics as “puppy mills.”.
Latina law professionals feel empowered at first Lawtina Network Summit at St. Mary’s
Read full article: Latina law professionals feel empowered at first Lawtina Network Summit at St. Mary’sGoing to law school or becoming a lawyer remains a challenge for women -- they make up less than 40% of attorneys, while Latinas make up only 2% of that.
Following Roe v. Wade decision, this likely will be next controversial ruling by Supreme Court
Read full article: Following Roe v. Wade decision, this likely will be next controversial ruling by Supreme CourtIn a matter of days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could have heavy environmental impact, West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency.
Leaving your car unattended with the engine running is illegal in Texas
Read full article: Leaving your car unattended with the engine running is illegal in TexasThe Seguin Police Department is reminding motorists that it’s against Texas traffic code to leave a car unattended while the engine is running.
Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challengeThe U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
Judge: Texas abortion law’s enforcement mechanism unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge: Texas abortion law’s enforcement mechanism unconstitutionalA Texas judge has ruled the enforcement scheme behind the nation’s strictest abortion law is unconstitutional in a narrow ruling that still leaves a near-total ban on abortions in place.
New law puts $25 cap on 30-day insulin supply for insured diabetics
Read full article: New law puts $25 cap on 30-day insulin supply for insured diabeticsHaving lived with Type 1 diabetes since she was a child, Reva Verma, of Houston, said she was overwhelmed when the Texas Legislature passed SB 827 that put a $25 cap on 30-day supplies of insulin for those who are insured.
Life-changing bills for those with diabetes headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk for signature
Read full article: Life-changing bills for those with diabetes headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk for signatureTwo bills that will bring some financial relief to those with diabetes that use insulin are headed to the governor’s desk for a signature. If enacted, the bills would lower the cost of prescription insulin starting in September.
Mexico to require appeals on social media account blocking
Read full article: Mexico to require appeals on social media account blocking(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)MEXICO CITY – The party of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador presented for public comment a proposed set of regulations on Twitter, Facebook and other social media companies, a move that drew criticism Tuesday. López Obrador was close to Trump and was outraged by the blocking of his accounts. Like Trump, López Obrador thinks traditional media outlets are biased against him, and like Trump, the Mexican president has used the term “fake news,” or Spanish variants of it. López Obrador said in January that his administration is reaching out to other government to form a common front on the issue. “I can tell you that at the first G20 meeting we have, I am going to make a proposal on this issue,” López Obrador said.
’I truly believe there’s an appetite for change,’ says lawmaker on police reform bills headed to Austin
Read full article: ’I truly believe there’s an appetite for change,’ says lawmaker on police reform bills headed to AustinSAN ANTONIO – Doing something to change the current status quo on law enforcement actions across the state is personal for Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston). “I truly believe there’s an appetite for change,” Gervin-Hawkins said. She’s working with lawmakers, law enforcement and community leaders to come up with bills that will help bring the changes demanded by San Antonio voters. “Right now, 53% of police officers do not live in the City of San Antonio. So we’ve got to rebuild that trust and those interactions.”RELATED: Understand: How arbitration plays out for disciplined San Antonio police officers
How and when to report racism at work
Read full article: How and when to report racism at workMany companies are committed to confronting racism in the workplace, however, racial discrimination still happens. 25 percent of all complaints filed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the past 10 years have come from Black American employees alleging racial discrimination. Racism at work can impact a person’s performance, promotions, and paycheck. Specialist in Employment Law, Bertha Burruezo, said when experiencing racism at work, gathering evidence is key. First, identify a co-worker who does work similar to you, is racially different, and compare how they are treated at work.
Pilot participating in flyover celebrating 19th Amendment shares experience
Read full article: Pilot participating in flyover celebrating 19th Amendment shares experienceSAN ANTONIO – A female pilot participating in the flyover celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19 Amendment Friday is hoping the event encourages women from all backgrounds to keep reaching for the stars. I watched ‘Top Gun’ and was like, ‘Man that was really cool!’ But the spark really happened around junior year of high school. I really started looking into the aviation job market. Here is somebody that is like me that is doing it.’”Law said the flyover is a physical manifestation to her. “It is a picture of where we are as women,” Law said.