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Supreme Court could revive lawsuit against Texas officer who shot motorist stopped for unpaid tolls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to revive a civil rights lawsuit against the Texas police officer who shot a man to death during a traffic stop in Houston over unpaid tolls. The justices appeared to be in broad agreement that the New Orleans-based 5th U.

CNN · 7d

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Texas’ age-verification law for porn sites

A majority of the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that Texas may be permitted to require some form of age verification for pornographic sites, but left open the possibility that deeper First Amendment questions may not be resolved immediately.

Reuters · 5d

Google can question Texas officials in privacy lawsuit, appeals court rules

Google has a right to question Texas officials in a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of unlawfully collecting biometric privacy data of millions of Texans without consent, a state appeals court has ruled.

KSL · 15h

Supreme Court leans toward reviving suit against cop who fatally shot driver in traffic stop

The Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to revive a Texas woman's civil rights lawsuit against the Houston police officer who fatally shot her son during a traffic stop in a case that could make it easier for plaintiffs to show that police unlawfully used excessive force.

Texas, Supreme Court and deadly force by police

KERA News · 36m

The Supreme Court says domestic abusers shouldn't have guns. Is Texas listening?

The Supreme Court upheld the federal law that bans domestic abusers under protective orders from having guns in the Rahimi case. But enforcement varies by state.

The Hill on MSN · 18h

Supreme Court questions standards for use of deadly force by police in Texas case

A routine traffic stop in Texas turned deadly within seconds when a police officer shot and killed 24-year-old Ashtian Barnes in 2016. The Supreme Court weighed Monday whether courts should examine everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety in deciding whether

NBC News · 11h

Supreme Court considers whether police used excessive force in Texas case

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a Texas police officer used excessive force when he shot and killed a man who tried to escape during a traffic stop. A grand jury declined to indict the officer on criminal charges,

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Gothamist · 14h

Texas man who admitted trying to scam George Santos sentenced in federal court

A Texas man who pleaded guilty to fraudulently promising to get the criminal case against former Rep. George Santos dismissed was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a half in federal prison.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Texas Man Who Tried to Scam Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

A Texas man has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison over his failed effort to dupe disgraced ex-congressman George Santos out of nearly $1 million

Yahoo · 11h

NYC judge sentences scammer who tried to shake down ex-Rep. George Santos

A Brooklyn judge cut a Texas scammer a break, giving the man 18 months for trying to defraud George Santos — and blasted the former congressman’s “cowardice” for not showing up in person Wednesday to give a victim statement.

Texas man sentenced after admitting to smuggling more than 2,500 illegal immigrants in six-month span

A Texas man who led a large human smuggling operation was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after he was found guilty of conspiracy to transport aliens and transporting aliens.

3don MSN

Appellate court agrees 'Dreamers' program illegal but narrows focus to Texas

A federal appellate court has agreed with opponents of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that it is illegal, ...

New court filings shed light on growing concerns over Brazos County groundwater

The dispute began last year when Texas A&M challenged permits allowing large amounts of groundwater to be pumped and exported ...

Texas Business Court Update After One Quarter in Operation

The creation of the business court reflects Texas’ commitment to providing a specialized and efficient forum for resolving ...

Supreme Court wrestles with Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites

Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.

1don MSN

Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship could have significant impact on Texas

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship could have significant repercussions for Texas ...

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