Tag: Supreme Court
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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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When Texas Arrested a Journalist for Asking Questions
The Priscilla Villarreal case highlights threats to free speech and limited government in Texas. A citizen journalist, Villarreal was arrested for publishing news on social media, sparking concerns about overcriminalization and selective enforcement. The case underscores the need to protect First Amendment rights for all, regardless of professionalism or decorum.
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Supreme Court Green-Lights Texas’s 2025 Congressional Map Despite Racial-Gerrymandering Concerns
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to utilize its redrawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, despite a lower court’s concerns about racial discrimination. Critics argue the map undermines minority voting power, potentially increasing Republican seats. Ongoing legal challenges signify a contentious redistricting landscape ahead, impacting minority representation in Congress.
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