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Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.
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Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd.
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Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.
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On Friday a Dallas County grand jury indicted two Dallas Police officers accused of assaulting protesters in the summer of 2020.
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A Travis County grand jury is expected to indict "multiple" Austin Police officers accused of injuring people during the 2020 protests over the killing of George Floyd.
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The officers are accused of severely injuring people during protests in downtown Dallas.
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Two Dallas police officers face assault charges from 2020 George Floyd protests.
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The Dallas County District Attorney's office says police may have misused "less lethal" firearms, leaving some protesters with serious injuries.
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Last year, the country saw widespread protests against police violence. Activists say the spotlight on those issues has faded.
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Several organizations are offering toolkits, legal advice and other resources for parents with a range of grievances against their local elected school boards.
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George Tanios and Julian Khater have been accused of conspiring to assault U.S. Capitol Police officers, including Brian Sicknick, who were protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Senate Bill 912 is one of more than 90 such bills advanced in state legislatures across the country in the wake of last year’s demonstrations against racism and police violence.