Latest updates from Houston & Texas
Texas's new school voucher program is rolling out, with nearly 96,000 students receiving award notices. This initiative, which diverts public funds to private education or homeschooling, faces significant legal challenges, including a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination against Islamic schools. The case raises critical First Amendment and equal protection questions about how public money can be used for faith-based education.
Legal and political developments related to Equal Protection, analyzed from a legal perspective.