Politics and Law

The Texas legislature has passed a new law that explicitly prohibits non-citizens from voting in state and local elections. While non-citizens have not been legally allowed to vote in federal…

With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, several states are once again at the center of heated legal battles over voting rights, as new laws and court rulings raise concerns…

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Chevron and several other oil and gas companies seeking to move lawsuits concerning Louisiana’s coastal damage from state to…

The 89th Texas Legislature wrapped up its 140-day regular session on June 2, 2025, passing a series of bills that reflect the state’s growing conservative agenda. Governor Greg Abbott and…

In recent months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a series of landmark decisions that highlight the intricate relationship between law and politics. These rulings have illustrated how deeply legal…

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill that imposes new restrictions on protests at public colleges and universities. Senate Bill 2972, which passed with bipartisan support, aims to regulate expressive…

In a historic and contentious move, the Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), a sweeping immigration reform bill that would mandate local law enforcement to fully cooperate…

In recent years, the intersection of politics and legal reform has become more pronounced, with lawmakers using legal mechanisms to achieve political objectives. This dynamic has been particularly evident in…

In a landmark move that promises to reshape the landscape of pretrial detention in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently signed into law a comprehensive bail reform package that aims to…

The Trump administration has faced significant legal challenges in recent months as several progressive U.S. states have taken action against a series of executive orders aimed at rolling back environmental…