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law-and-politics1 year ago

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Law Allowing Arrests of Suspected Illegal Immigrants

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas' Senate Bill 4, which would have allowed local police to arrest individuals suspected of being in the state illegally and authorized local judges to order someone to return to Mexico, regardless of their nationality. The judge ruled that the law is likely unconstitutional and conflicts with federal immigration law. The legislation, scheduled to go into effect on March 5, is now on hold as the case continues, with the state of Texas appealing the ruling. The plaintiffs, including the ACLU of Texas, cheered the decision, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called the ruling "incorrect" and stated that his office appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

via KERA News|
#federal-judge#immigration#law-and-politics
politics2 years ago

Iowa Judge Halts Controversial Abortion Law

An Iowa judge has temporarily blocked the state's new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, just days after it was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds. The law, which prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, is now on hold while the courts assess its constitutionality. Abortion providers had rushed to accommodate as many appointments as possible before the law took effect. The ruling specifies that the state's Board of Medicine should proceed with creating rules for enforcement, while limited circumstances for abortion after cardiac activity is detected are outlined. The judge's decision is based on the "undue burden" test, which requires laws to not create significant obstacles to abortion.

via POLITICO|
#abortion#iowa#legal-challenge
politics2 years ago

Iowa Judge Temporarily Blocks Abortion Restrictions, Governor Reynolds Takes Center Stage in Presidential Race

An Iowa judge has temporarily blocked the state's new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, just days after it was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds. The law, which prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, is now on hold while its constitutionality is assessed by the courts. Abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. The ruling specifies that the state's Board of Medicine should proceed with creating rules for enforcement, and limited circumstances for abortion after cardiac activity is detected are outlined. This decision comes as many Republican-led states have implemented restrictive abortion laws in the past year.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion#iowa#legal-challenge
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Federal Judges Temporarily Block Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in Kentucky and Tennessee

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a portion of Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth just hours before it was set to go into effect. Advocates are relieved by the court order but express concerns about the potential impact on trans kids who currently receive treatment in Kentucky. The ban would force some to lower their hormone levels or travel out of state for care. Supporters of the ban argue it protects children from harm and regret, while opponents emphasize the extensive vetting process trans kids go through before receiving gender-affirming care. The legal battle over the ban continues.

via LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY|
#gender-affirming-care#kentucky#legal-battle