Robert E. Jones, federal judge for nearly 35 years, dies at 97
U.S. District Judge Robert E. Jones of Portland, who in 59 years on the bench presided over national cases that led to major ...
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Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.” But the judge declined Wednesday to order the state to immediately ...
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Trial begins for ex-HISD COO and alleged co-conspirator accused in kickback scheme
Brian Busby, the former COO of HISD, and a landscaping contractor for the district are on trial together in federal court ...