Texas is seeking to remove U.S. District Judge Janis Jack from a 13-year-old foster care lawsuit. The move follows Judge Jack's third contempt order against the state issued in April. The 5th Circuit Court is set to hear oral arguments on August 5. Over the past 13 years, Judge Jack has been critical of Texas' foster care system, prompting several reforms. The state, now armed with private legal support, argues that the judge should be taken off the case.
Texas AG Ken Paxton accused the El Paso-based Annunciation House charity of operating a stash house for undocumented immigrants, and tried to use the state’s powerful consumer protection laws to shut it down. A judge last week denied that effort. https://t.co/DaGfuArSIK
A federal judge has taken the Texas’ foster care system to task for 13 years. Reforms have been made. Now the state wants the judge off the case (via @TexasTribune) https://t.co/Ysb1KuGuO8
New from @TUSK81: Judge blocks corrupt Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s despicable attempt to shut down a faith-based migrant aid organization, says office harassed workers and clients. “Outrageous and intolerable.” https://t.co/xWBcnEfyhL