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Texas Attorney General Paxton's office has withdrawn its lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, a pediatric endocrinologist in El Paso, after reviewing evidence that found no legal violations related to his medical practice. The case was part of broader efforts to enforce a 2023 law restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
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A rare arrest warrant has been issued for a California doctor for violating Louisiana's abortion ban by providing pills via telehealth. This highlights ongoing legal battles over prescribing abortion medication across state lines following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The case involves multiple states and legal strategies to restrict access.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging deceptive marketing of Tylenol to pregnant women amid unproven claims linking the drug to autism. The case follows recent political statements by Trump and Kennedy suggesting a connection, which medical experts strongly dispute. The companies defend Tylenol's safety, citing scientific consensus.
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A New York judge dismissed a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aimed at enforcing a Texas court order against Dr. Margaret Carpenter for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine. The judge ruled that New York's shield law protects such medical activities, preventing cross-state legal enforcement. The case highlights ongoing legal conflicts over abortion telemedicine laws.
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a rare 'special message' criticizing the treatment of migrants, detention conditions, and threats against houses of worship. The bishops called for humane treatment and highlighted concerns over immigration enforcement, aligning with Pope Leo XIV's advocacy for human dignity amid ongoing U.S. immigration debates. The story is current as of Tue, 18 Nov 2025.
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A U.S. district court has ordered 14 Texas school districts to stop displaying the Ten Commandments, citing First Amendment violations. This follows a June law requiring such displays, which has faced legal challenges and court rulings deeming it unconstitutional. Oklahoma also rescinded similar mandates after a court ruling.
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CAIR, a major Muslim civil rights group, filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Abbott after he labeled it a 'terrorist organization' and a 'criminal group.' The lawsuit argues the move violates the US Constitution and Texas law, with CAIR asserting the designation is baseless and inflammatory.
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Jammie Booker, who won the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman title, was disqualified after allegations and evidence suggested she is transgender and competed in the wrong category. The event's rules specify competitors must match their biological sex at birth, leading to her removal and Andrea Thompson's elevation to champion.
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The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas's new congressional map likely racial gerrymandering. The map, drawn at Trump's urging, favors Republicans and is set to be used in 2026, despite legal challenges alleging racial bias. The decision impacts upcoming elections and signals ongoing partisan redistricting battles.