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SCOTUS Summarily Reverses Three-Judge Panel In Mandatory Jurisdiction Case Based On Earlier Shadow Docket Ruling In Same Case

Judge Brown's "bumpy night" ends not with a bang, but a whimper.

Reason · Apr 27

Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues

The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 2, 2025

Some Thoughts On The Texas Gerrymandering Case

There is so much to say about LULAC v. Abbott, the recent gerrymandering case decided by a three judge panel… The post Some Thoughts On The Texas Gerrymandering Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Nov 23, 2025

Judge denies order Black student punished over hair had sought to return to Texas school

A federal judge has denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

A Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school he left

An attorney for a Black high school student in Texas who was punished for nearly all of his junior year in high school over his hairstyle says he's left his school district rather than face the same punishment for another year

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

James Earl Jones' incredible journey to discover the iconic voice that would become Darth Vader

Jones' overcame a speech impediment on his way to being an accomplished, legendary actor, which he detailed in multiple interviews.

WhatToWatch · Sep 10, 2024

First Thing: Kamala Harris introduces VP pick Tim Walz at raucous rally

Minnesota governor thanked Harris for ‘bringing back the joy’. Plus: end-of-life patients find solace with psychedelics

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who was punished by a Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge

A federal judge has not issued an immediate ruling after hearing legal arguments over whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student in Texas over his hairstyle

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Rightwing appeals court to consider Texas map in fresh threat to Voting Rights Act

Court largely appointed by Donald Trump agrees to review lower court ruling to strike down Galveston voting map

The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2023