Texas judge moves late fee case to DC, accusing banks of venue shopping for favorable ruling
Read full article: Texas judge moves late fee case to DC, accusing banks of venue shopping for favorable rulingA federal judge in Texas has accused the major banking industry groups and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of forum shopping in their lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Texas drops fight to prevent 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns in public
Read full article: Texas drops fight to prevent 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns in publicA federal judge ruled earlier this year that a state law banning young adults from publicly carrying handguns is unconstitutional. The state no longer plans to appeal that ruling.
EXPLAINER: Where does student loan forgiveness stand?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Where does student loan forgiveness stand?A federal appeals court St. Louis has thrown up another roadblock for President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness.
EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.
In latest challenge to student loan forgiveness program, a Texas judge blocks Biden’s policy
Read full article: In latest challenge to student loan forgiveness program, a Texas judge blocks Biden’s policyA federal judge in North Texas has struck down the loan forgiveness program President Joe Biden unveiled in August, citing a failure to provide borrowers with an opportunity for public comment.
Texas will fight to block 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns
Read full article: Texas will fight to block 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handgunsA court had ruled that the state’s ban was unconstitutional. The attorney general’s office — usually a supporter of gun rights — said it will appeal but didn’t explain why.
Families play audio of Uvalde shooting victims’ voices outside Abbott’s home during rally for gun reform
Read full article: Families play audio of Uvalde shooting victims’ voices outside Abbott’s home during rally for gun reformThe relatives spent Saturday urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to raise the minimum age to purchase an automatic rifle from 18 to 21 years old.
Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restriction
Read full article: Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restrictionA federal judge has struck down one of Texas’ few remaining firearm restrictions, finding a law that barred adults under the age of 21 from carrying a handgun was unconstitutional.