Orlando Garcia

Blogs
October 6, 2014
Supreme Court Turns Down Same Sex Marriage Cases, Puts Spotlight on 5th Circuit
Monday morning word came down from on high, or wherever it is the Supreme Court proclamations come from, that the court would not hear any of several same-sex marriage cases it could have this term. In turning down cases from the 4th, 7th and 10th federal circuit courts, the Supreme Court paved the ... More >>
Blogs
February 13, 2014
In Court, Texas Says It Bans Gay Marriage to "Promote Responsible Procreation"
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia didn't hand down any ruling Wednesday following a hearing on two Texas couples' lawsuit challenging Texas' gay-marriage ban. A decision, on whether to grant the couples' request for a preliminary injunction blocking Texas' constitutional amendment prohibiting same- ... More >>
Blogs
December 11, 2011
State Maps Stayed, Texas AG Abbott Now Wants Supremes to Delay Candidate Filing Period
Carol Kent's hoping to run for House Disrict 107, if there is a House Distict 107.As we were leaving the office Friday, word came down that Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement) got what they wanted from the U.S. Supreme Court: a ruling that, for now, ... More >>
Blogs
November 28, 2011
As Promised, Texas AG, Paul Clement Have Asked Supreme Court to Stay Court's New Maps
Yesterday we gave you the heads-up: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has brought in former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement to try to throw out what they claim are the federal court's "unlawful redistricting maps." And, right on cue, they've filed their emergency stays with the U.S. Supreme ... More >>