Tag: law
Robert Roberson’s Execution Unstoppable Despite Texas House Subpoena, State Supreme Court Ruling
Robert Roberson's scheduled execution in Texas faced legal challenges from the House of Representatives committee, but the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the committee...
Demand for Safer Roads after Drunk Driver Kills 29-Year-Old
The Davis family from Bastrop County, Texas, is grieving the loss of their beloved son, Grayson Davis, who tragically lost his life in a...
GOP Dominance Solidified: Paxton’s Picks Strengthen Republican Control in Texas Supreme Court
Texas' highest criminal court has recently made headlines as all three conservative candidates supported by Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged victorious over their Democratic...
Decriminalization of Small Marijuana Amounts in Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart
Residents of Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart in Texas made a significant decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in their cities....
Unequal Caseloads in Harris County Justice of the Peace Precincts: Redistricting Needed
When you have to go to small claims court or deal with an eviction notice, you rely on the justices of the peace in...
Texas AG Ken Paxton Absent from Letter Urging Peaceful Transition
On the eve of Election Day, a letter was signed by 51 attorneys general from across the country, condemning potential violence and advocating for...
Why Abortion and Citizen-Led Initiatives Can’t Be on Texas Ballots
The Texas Standard for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, brought various stories to light. One of the highlights was the 400-acre wildfire near Bastrop State...
Can Texans Put a Referendum on the Ballot Without Legislature Approval? Understanding the Process.
Voters in several states are currently deciding whether to include abortion protections in their state constitutions through ballot referendums. These referendums have gained popularity...
Fairness of Capital Punishment in Robert Roberson’s Death Row Case
The legal battle surrounding Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson continues as a subpoena requiring him to testify before the Texas House Committee on...
Chuychenko: we Need to codify the input of pandemic measures on a global level
When the epidemic subsides, the Ministry of justice and other bodies will need to monitor law enforcement for a clear understanding of which rules work and which can be waived in "peace" time. This was stated by Minister of justice of the Russian Federation Konstantin Chuichenko