JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Sues Facebook Over Facial Recognition System
Daniel FriendFebruary 14, 2022
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new lawsuit against Facebook over its facial recognition system.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesMany Haitian Nationals Came From Chile and Brazil Before Heading to Del Rio
Hayden SparksOctober 7, 2021
Here's a look back at the rush on Del Rio that captured the nation’s attention and raised alarm over the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
87th LegislatureFederalJudicialBig Tech Sues Texas Over New Law Targeting Social Media Censorship
Daniel FriendSeptember 24, 2021
A lawsuit was filed against Texas’ law against social media censorship, arguing it violates social media platforms’ First Amendment rights.
JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Against Facebook for Participating in Sex Trafficking to Proceed
Kim RobertsJune 28, 2021
A set of three lawsuits against Facebook for its participation in sex trafficking will continue, after a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateSocial Media Censorship Bill Fails to Pass Texas Legislature Before Deadline
Daniel FriendMay 26, 2021
Senate Bill 12, which would have allowed censored Texans to challenge social media companies, died after failing to pass the midnight deadline on Tuesday.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState SenateTexas Governor, Lawmakers Push for Big Tech Censorship Regulations
Daniel FriendMarch 8, 2021
A Texas Senate committee heard legislation on Monday aiming to prohibit social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
FederalIssuesSen. Ted Cruz Blasts Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Over New York Post Censorship
Daniel FriendOctober 28, 2020
Sen. Cruz was sharply critical of Twitter’s use of censorship, asking CEO Jack Dorsey, “Who the hell elected you and put you in charge of what the media are allowed to report?”
86th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsRep. Poncho Nevárez Admits to Possession of Cocaine After Affidavit Surfaces
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2019
Prior to the affidavit going public, Nevárez announced he would not be seeking reelection last week.
FederalTradeSen. Ted Cruz Calls for Removal of Policy Protecting “Big Tech” in Trade Deals
Brad JohnsonNovember 13, 2019
As tech companies are increasingly accused of censoring speech they don't like, Sen. Ted Cruz comes out against enshrining protections for them in trade deals.