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Reuters August 27, 2021
Analysis: Biden’s Supreme Court losses prompt more ‘shadow docket’ scrutiny
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CNN August 28, 2021
Liberals used the courts to block Trump’s agenda. Republicans are using the same playbook against Biden.
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NPR August 26, 2021
Controversial Texas Law That Restricts Abortions Takes Effect In September
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CNN August 24, 2021
Supreme Court won’t halt court order forcing Biden to revive ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
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CNN August 19, 2021
I live in Texas and I am really angry
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San Antonio Express-News August 17, 2021
A ‘Blue Alert’ sent a wave of panic across San Antonio last night
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Houston Chronicle August 13, 2021
Harris County wins court order blocking Abbott’s ban on COVID-19 restrictions
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Slate August 13, 2021
Don’t Be Fooled by Amy Coney Barrett’s Performance of Moderation
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Austin American-Statesman August 31, 2021
Donations for Abbott’s border wall dwindle, but political advantages remain
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Fox News August 31, 2021
Ted Cruz slams PolitiFact ‘false’ rating over absent Texas Democrats after state Supreme Court ruling
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KXAN August 31, 2021
How many criminal cases are being dropped by Travis County prosecutors?
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The Hill August 31, 2021
Now is the time for bankruptcy venue reform
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