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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's NOT CLEAR what the outcome of SB5 is. Senate computer: 17-12 pass.
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It's NOT CLEAR what the outcome of SB5 is. Senate computer: 17-12 pass. (Original Post)
johnnyrocket
Jun 2013
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avebury
(10,952 posts)1. If it did not pass until after midnight could a legal challenge in the
courts get it overturned?
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)2. They have stopped the clock before.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)3. It will go to the court
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)4. Texas court.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)5. That is the downside.
But these days...it will go to court...legal intent is another matter.
Yeah, go ahead...call me cynical
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)6. I hold no illusions of the Texas Supreme Court or Texas courts
in general including Federal courts in Texas.
Remember: Cheerleaders in Texas have to cheer for their rapists.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)7. I hold no illusion with most courts