The U.S. Supreme Court Gives New Life to the Texas GOP's Effort to Pass Voter ID Bill
The Texas Observer |
May 21, 2008
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The Texas Observer |
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Sticking Pointnew
International treaty obligations are keeping Jose Medellin off the death house gurney.
The Texas Observer |
Anthony Zurcher |
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The Texas Observer |
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The Texas Observer |
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Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5
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The Texas Observer |
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The Texas Observer |
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