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Federal judge declines Texas request to block immigration officials from cutting border fencing

JURIST

Chief US District Judge Alia Moses rejected a motion for a preliminary injunction from Texas on Wednesday to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from cutting wire fencing at the US-Mexico border. The case is in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas.

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US appeals court rules University of Texas must face affirmative action lawsuit

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Monday that Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) can continue their lawsuit against the University of Texas Austin (UT) for racial discrimination in their admissions process. University of Texas.

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US appeals court upholds preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of Texas immigration law SB4 pending litigation

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A three-judge panel of the Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a controversial Texas law, Senate Bill (SB) 4 , will remain on hold as litigation continues. SB4, the controversial Texas law that is the subject of this continued litigation, was originally signed into law in December 2023.

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US appeals court orders return of books to Texas public library after book ban

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed Thursday a District Court’s ruling to return books to a Texas public library after they were removed because of their viewpoint and content. At the beginning of this litigation, the defendant’s attorney donated copies of the 17 books back to the library.

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US Justice Department to give $144.5M to victims of 2017 Texas mass shooting in settlement

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million settlement with families of those injured and killed in the 2017 mass shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Today’s announcement brings the litigation to a close, ending a painful chapter for the victims of this unthinkable crime. The US Department of Justice Wednesday reached a $144.5

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US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Texas councilwoman First Amendment retaliatory arrest case

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Trevino , which concerns the arrest of a Castle Hills, Texas councilwoman who argues that she was arrested in retaliation for her critical speech about the city’s government. Blatt argued that expanding the probable cause exception could lead to excessive litigation.

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Biglaw Firm Launches Takeover Of Successful Litigation Boutique To Open New Texas Outpost

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The post Biglaw Firm Launches Takeover Of Successful Litigation Boutique To Open New Texas Outpost appeared first on Above the Law. We are taking the team, lock, stock and barrel,' said Steptoe's chair.