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Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.
The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.
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The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.
The ACLU of Texas filed a class action lawsuit against Travis County, arguing that counsel at first appearance is a constitutional right.
Local immigration advocates are blaming the Travis County sheriff for not allowing defendants to receive adequate representation.