Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially blocked Texas’ attempted import of execution drugs. Now, Texas is fighting back in court.
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Here’s a look at how many execution drugs Texas has in stock right now
With lethal injection drugs in short supply across the nation and increasing secrecy about providers, The Texas Tribune is keeping track of movement in the state’s supply.
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Criminal Justice
FDA officially bans Texas’ attempted import of execution drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final ruling Thursday evening banning Texas’ attempted import of an execution drug from overseas.
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Criminal Justice
Execution halted for man convicted in Corpus Christi stabbing death
Two days before death row inmate John Ramirez was scheduled to be executed, a federal district court in Corpus Christi halted the execution.
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Criminal Justice
Here are four key criminal justice issues in the Texas Legislature
Texas lawmakers are likely to take a close look this legislative session at how law enforcement and civilians interact with each other.
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Criminal Justice
Texas sues FDA over seized execution drugs
More than a year after the feds blocked Texas from importing an execution drug, Texas filed a lawsuit demanding a final decision on whether the drugs can be delivered.
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Use our database to learn more about prison units across Texas
Use the Tribune’s Texas Prison Inmates database to learn more about Texas’ prison units and the more than 143,000 inmates housed inside them.
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For transgender inmate who filed suit, parole and maybe a settlement
Passion Star has spent nearly 14 years in Texas prisons, where she alleges she was repeatedly sexually assaulted, beaten and threatened. State officials have discussed settling the federal lawsuit Star filed over her treatment, court records show.
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Criminal Justice
Forensic video analysis goes under the microscope in Texas
A Texas case shows that as cameras become more omnipresent, disputes over how such recordings are handled and analyzed are more likely to arise.
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Criminal Justice
New program moves women from prison to life
Before they can earn their freedom, about 40 Texas prisoners will be the first to complete a six-month program that focuses on decision-making and life skills.
