Category: State Government
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Louisiana Supreme Court Steps In as East Baton Rouge Family Court Faces Renewed Scrutiny
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed an independent judge in a child custody case involving Katherine Diamond, amid claims of bias and procedural issues causing delays in her visitation rights. This intervention highlights due-process concerns in family court and may signal needed reforms against longstanding issues within the judicial system.
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Texas 2026: Five Political Fights That Will Define the State’s Future
Texas enters 2026 as a Republican-leaning state facing volatility. Key issues include a contentious GOP Senate primary, controversial redistricting, rising economic anxiety, the introduction of school vouchers, and renewed Democratic optimism. The outcomes of upcoming primaries and the general election could reshape Texas’s political landscape significantly.
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Texas Attorney General’s Office: Powerhouse Defender or Overstretched Political Weapon?
The Texas Attorney General’s Office, under Ken Paxton, evolved into a significant national political entity focused on conservative activism. As he departs for the U.S. Senate, Texas faces an open race for his successor. Candidates diverge on maintaining Paxton’s confrontational approach, while Democrats advocate for a return to nonpartisan governance.
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Abbott’s CAIR “Terror” Label Sparks New Legal Fight — and Rekindles Texas’ Long Debate Over Islamophobia
Governor Greg Abbott’s designation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a “terrorist organization” has sparked potential legal challenges in Texas. Critics warn this could violate First Amendment rights, create due process issues, and exacerbate Islamophobia. CAIR plans to contest the label, promising a contentious legal battle over state authority and civil rights.
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