Texas Governor Greg Abbott Vetoes Criminal Justice Legislation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed some high-profile criminal justice bills presented to him at the end of this year’s legislative session... Read More
Man from Dallas Admits Hate Crimes After Using App to Target Gay Men
A federal case in Texas illustrates how the internet has widened the scope of hate crime laws in the United States. A... Read More
Court Rules Texas Revenge Porn Law is Not Unconstitutional
A court has upheld Texas’ recently enacted “revenge porn” law that can land offenders in jail for up to a year. The... Read More
Hate Crimes Remain Difficult to Prosecute in Texas
Hate crimes again made headlines in recent weeks when a gunman killed eight people, including six Asian women, in Atlanta. The Biden... Read More
Stalled Criminal Justice System in Texas Creates Overcrowding at County Jails
The stalled criminal justice system in Texas due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unforeseen effect on incarceration rates, leaving county... Read More
Are Dallas’ No Cruising Laws in Dallas Like Stop and Frisk?
Moves to strengthen Dallas’ no cruising laws to clamp down on prostitution and sex trafficking in recent weeks have provoked a lively... Read More
Crime Reform Bills Feature Heavily in Texas’ 2021 Legislative Agenda
Crime reform bills are again prominent in the upcoming legislative agenda in Texas. It remains to be seen how many proposals will... Read More
Texas Prisoners Serving Short Terms Die from Coronavirus
Texas prisons have an unenviable reputation for their harsh conditions. They became more deadly over the last few months as the coronavirus... Read More
Texas Inmates Sue Over Coronavirus Concerns at Prisons
Lawsuits brought over dangerous conditions at jails and prisons in Texas are nothing new. However, the coronavirus epidemic threatens added dangers to... Read More
Coronavirus Sparks Stay of Execution for Texas Death Row Inmate
COVID-19, the Coronavirus, has caused havoc and brought normal life to a standstill across the United States. It also led to the... Read More
