Statesman Courts

A look at local justice from inside and outside the courtroom - Official Twitter feed for courts coverage from the Austin American Statesman.

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Domestic violence: New laws, same old cycle. https://t.co/YEoVDjEv4p by @jazmineulloa & @Reshma416 #txlege #nomoreshame

[Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa]

"For survivors of #domesticviolence to truly end the abuse in their lives, they have to have that moment of clarity" https://t.co/zYx74AZR88

[Reshma Kirpalani @Reshma416]

Over 1000 women in the U.S. are killed by their abusive partners every year https://t.co/9JUJy4FDl6 #youarenotalone

[Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa]

"'Everyday, Kenny tells me that if I ever leave him, he will kill me.'" https://t.co/EuXLPkDe84

[Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa]

In Texas, new laws, same old cycle. https://t.co/BIkhE5LR4W My final @statesman project with powerful video by @Reshma416. #domesticviolence

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Tougher laws against #domesticviolence in Texas, same old cycle in Travis County. An analysis of more than 900 cases https://t.co/YEoVDjEv4p

[Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa]

My last project for @MyStatesman is now up: New laws against domestic violence in Texas,
same old cycle. https://t.co/BIkhE5LR4W #txlege

[Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa]

Judge stops state from licensing one of two controversial immigrant family detention centers in South Texas. https://t.co/9KlB5NmYl6 ICYMI.

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Crump says she is going to issue a temporary injunction against the rule created by Texas DFPS.

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GEO lawyer says licensing process adds another layer of protection for children.

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Lawyers for private prison companies argue plaintiffs don't have standing to bring lawsuit, haven't shown irreparable harm.

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Lawyer for state: The ability to issue a license is necessary for us to regulate these facilities. We ask you do not issue this injunction.

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Doggett: What we are asking for today is the most minimal, tailored injunction to protect these children.

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Robert Doggett for the plaintiffs in closing: Their own attorneys have said the state doesn't have the authority to regulate these centers.

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CCA official says water was tested and results were that the water was within state standards. They turned in the results to the DFPS.

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Crump asks CCA official about the water at the Dilley facility: Has anything been done to investigate the concerns with the water?

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In response to question from Crump, CCA official says residents are not allowed to walk in or out of the family detention center.

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CCA official: Our facility is not really a prison.

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CCA official says mothers can go to visitation room anytime they want and that he doesn’t usually see lines to go to medical.

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Plaintiff lawyer: Are mothers free to meet with attorneys at anytime they choose?
CCA official: Yes.