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Court ruling stops Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms, for now
‘As the district court ruled, this law is unconstitutional on its face.’
Tagged 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Texas’ floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
The barrier is one focal point in the legal disputes over border control between President Joe Biden and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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A U.S. appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan, a nominee of former President Donald Trump, dissented fully, saying his colleagues ‘have appointed themselves co-chairs of every public library board across the Fifth Circuit.’
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Texas’ migrant arrest law will remain on hold under new court ruling
In Tuesday’s order, Chief Judge Priscilla Richman cited a 2012 Supreme Court decision that struck down portions of a strict Arizona immigration law, including arrest power.
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Texas’ migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect
During the short time the law was in effect Tuesday, Texas authorities did not announce that any arrests had been made or say whether it was being actively enforced.
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing law that lets police arrest migrants at border
The high court didn’t address whether the law is constitutional. The measure now goes back to an appellate court and could eventually return to the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court won’t intervene in a dispute over drag shows at a public university in Texas
The Texas college dispute first arose last year when the school’s president, Walter Wendrell, announced in a letter and column laden with religious references that drag performances would not be allowed on campus.
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In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
Abortion opponents have challenged the emergency care law guidance in multiple jurisdictions.
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Louisiana Republicans are in court to fight efforts to establish new Black congressional district
The outcome of the cases could have major implications on the makeup of the next Congress if they result in more predominantly Black — likely Democratic Party-leaning — districts.
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Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order
‘If allowed to take effect, the court’s order would thwart FDA’s scientific judgment and severely harm women.’