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U.S. sues Beaumont for violating Americans with Disabilities Act
By DAVID YATES BeaumontThe federal government is seeking to stop the city of Beaumont from violating the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The complaint was filed May 26 in the U.S. -
U.S. sues Beaumont for violating Americans with Disabilities Act
The federal government is seeking to stop the city of Beaumont from violating the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Cornyn, Cruz co-sponsor bill to roll back EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has introduced legislation aimed at rolling back President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan. -
Texas wants Wal-Mart’s suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban dismissed
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission recently filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by Wal-Mart – a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state. -
Lamar substitutes counsel in professor’s tenure suit
Lamar University recently substituted counsel in a suit alleging a professor was denied tenure because he opposed the use of Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) to screen incoming students. -
Helping noncustodial parents find work, stay employed
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Federal judge halts Obama’s immigration action
A federal judge halted President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration Monday, issuing a temporary injunction against the government. -
Judge: Criminal case against Perry can continue
The criminal case against former Texas governor Rick Perry will move forward after a district judge refused to dismiss the abuse of power charges. -
Judge says immigration order unconstitutional as applied to Penn. case
The same day members of Congress added their support to a Texas lawsuit claiming Barack Obama overstepped his authority by offering amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants, a federal judge in a similar suit in Pennsylvania ruled that part of the president’s deportation amnesty plan was unconstitutional. -
Abbott says he’ll continue Perry’s support for tort reform
Aside from low taxes, throughout his tenure as governor of Texas, Rick Perry often hung his Stetson on tort reform as one of the keys to ensure state success. -
Congressmen back Texas in suit against DHS immigration directive; Say president's move a 'power grab'
When President Barack Obama took executive action to grant amnesty to millions of immigrants, the state of Texas was the first to challenge him by filing a lawsuit. Then more states joined the suit, claiming the president overstepped his authority. Now members of Congress are also stepping into the fight by joining an amicus brief filed by a legal group.
