Alex Jones goes to trial in Austin, the first of three proceedings to determine how much he owes for defaming parents of kids killed at Sandy Hook.
Author: Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman
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Judge temporarily blocks Texas child-abuse investigations into transgender care
The judge’s order blocks child-abuse investigations into three families that sued as well as families that belong to the advocacy group PFLAG.
Texas ‘child abuse’ investigations for gender-affirming care stymied by state Supreme Court ruling
The order allows, but could discourage, Texas from launching new investigations. Lawyers who specialize in LGBTQ rights say it is a victory.
Judge blocks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to treat gender-affirming trans care as ‘child abuse’
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Sandy Hook parents ask Texas judge to sanction InfoWars founder Alex Jones in defamation suits
The parents of 2 children killed in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary seek a default judgment against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Sweeping GOP elections bill passes Texas Senate after 15-hour Democratic filibuster ends
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NCAA warns state lawmakers against limiting transgender sports participation
The NCAA Board of Governors warns state lawmakers that barring transgender athletes could result in the loss of championship games and events.
Texas Supreme Court: Alex Jones, InfoWars can be sued by Sandy Hook parents after calling massacre a ‘hoax’
The parents sued in Texas, where Jones is based, after his website called the shooting that left 20 children dead, a “hoax.”