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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Anti-Abortion Law A controversial law seeking to ban a procedure for ending pregnancies after the 15th week faces a lengthy legal challenge. Read more on NPR

Judge Rules That Cherokee Freedmen Have Right To Tribal Citizenship A federal judge has ruled in favor of descendants of enslaved people owned by members of the tribe in the 19th century. The tribe's attorney general says he does not intend to appeal the decision. Read more on NPR

Trump administration settles travel ban lawsuit with promise to reconsider visas https://t.co/VccB8PpmLi http://pic.twitter.com/7H42yo3u6T — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Many lawyers surveyed say California #barexam cut score should remain the same; test-takers disagree https://t.co/XvYD6oO1cD http://pic.twitter.com/HDkVHKgYHC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Law prof's book: Did "class cluelessness" lead to #Trump 's election upset? #ABAJournal https://t.co/O16m4SXKFU http://pic.twitter.com/TK3LyNTN8G — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

. @JeannieSuk : In music and in law, ‘preparation and habit make it possible to be spontaneous’ https://t.co/1S2m2sN4lG #HLS200 http://pic.twitter.com/Q5WiVf0SIG — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 31, 2017

Thousands Of Inmates Evacuated From Prisons In Southeastern Texas Ahead of the storm, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice evacuated 6,000 prisoners from five prisons in the southeastern part of the state. NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with Executive Director Bryan Collier about those plans. Read more on NPR

Russian #lobbyist at ’16 meeting with #Trump Jr., #Kushner , #Manafort speaks to #Mueller grand jury. #ABAJournal . https://t.co/mEia1vxGJy http://pic.twitter.com/boUDQi7wVc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Unflattering @facebook pics of people in #court lead to trouble for 4 #NewYork #lawyers . #ABAJournal . https://t.co/IKhiFj0pp3 http://pic.twitter.com/hHpXXuVmEY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

BigLaw associate suspended for inflating billable hours after return from honeymoon https://t.co/t136bsAN1x http://pic.twitter.com/hnwHLZfoTm — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

The study found "a successful effort by conservative media to shape mainstream election coverage" https://t.co/DMgDGqk5ye @BKCHarvard — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 31, 2017

Mastiffs must have #debarking surgery, #Oregon court rules on appeal. #ABAJournal https://t.co/1gK9vLb3bI http://pic.twitter.com/Xr3XQrJC99 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Report: #NewYork @AGSchneiderman working with #Mueller on #Manafort probe. #ABAJournal https://t.co/D0uNJVDBhC http://pic.twitter.com/fhbvrAE8T1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Felicity Conrad and @kristensonday of @JoinPaladin : Helping find pro bono that fits https://t.co/sYeACpfpXj #LegalRebels http://pic.twitter.com/LVd3Sj4Ksd — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

#SB4 blocked by #Texas federal judge days before it was to go into effect. #ABAJournal https://t.co/x3Z49ApwfC http://pic.twitter.com/AOygrPFKAV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Central Texas #law firm reportedly calls for " #Baylor Law School wives" to fill a part-time clerical gig. https://t.co/fvrkecMaLE http://pic.twitter.com/2uBtnbW3oM — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Fight over #Mississippi state flag featuring #Confederate theme headed to #SCOTUS . #ABAJournal https://t.co/vi2rhelOd7 http://pic.twitter.com/ZnKRczDUll — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 31, 2017

Bonnie Docherty discusses a pre-emptive ban on fully autonomous weapons on @NPRWeekend https://t.co/wUc4v8BCy4 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 31, 2017

'Show Me Your Papers' Law Temporarily Blocked By Federal Judge The controversial Texas law was aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement, but sparked bitter protests. The law was to go into effect on Friday and would have punished so-called sanctuary cities. Read more on NPR

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Measure That Targets Sanctuary Cities Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled Wednesday that Texas officials may not implement Senate Bill 4, a controversial measure designed to crack down on sanctuary cities in that state. Read more on NPR

Morning News Brief: Harvey Weakens, Sanctuary Cities Ruling Harvey's has been battering the Texas-Louisiana coast for nearly a week. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from implementing tough measures on sanctuary cities. Read more on NPR

Illinois Officials Ask Courts To Order Changes In Chicago Police Policies The U.S. Justice Department reported in January on police patterns and practices that often violated the civil rights of residents, but the Trump DOJ has not pursued legally binding overhauls. Read more on NPR

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks SB4, Texas Law Targeting Sanctuary Cities Texas lawmakers said the law would protect citizens from crime. Critics opposed giving police the authority to require people to show papers verifying their immigration status during routine stops. Read more on NPR

"Making room for making music is a way of replenishing your energy and your spirit" https://t.co/UI48y5Rtsd — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 31, 2017

Ask Daliah: Ways to record, bill and save those minutes at work https://t.co/bkoO4BGkK9 @SaperLaw http://pic.twitter.com/MxYFFb4XAZ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Ask Daliah: Ways to record, bill and save those minutes at work https://t.co/bkoO4BGkK9 http://pic.twitter.com/V8qNQRQ3cO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Many thanks to @LawPay for being a loyal supporter of the @ABAJournal 's Building the 21st Century Law Firm Series. https://t.co/GVaBoD0ZzI http://pic.twitter.com/0rAe0xruQT — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Retired federal magistrate judge has new career as a paramedic https://t.co/0Hi5S0p6ke http://pic.twitter.com/NTGfWxGrpL — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

#Philadelphia is latest jurisdiction to sue #JeffSessions over grant restrictions for #sanctuarycities . #ABAJournal https://t.co/uuSXpfyHHi http://pic.twitter.com/sQb7yRm8pA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Treasures of the Harvard Law School Library: Medieval Manuscripts https://t.co/uzQgd9aOR9 @hlslib #HLS200 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 30, 2017

. @abajquestion : Have you ever had to cope with a natural disaster? Please let us know how you handled it. https://t.co/WWRsHZzZNl http://pic.twitter.com/9blaF6pAty — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

. @abajquestion : Have you ever had to cope with a natural disaster? Please let us know how you handled it. https://t.co/WWRsHZzZNl — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

. @abajquestion : Have you ever had to cope with a natural disaster? Best response may be next week’s featured answer! https://t.co/FPQZph9GiB http://pic.twitter.com/ZQnNjuSG8A — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

A glimmer of good news about fake news: @CassSunstein via @BV https://t.co/XrChPWPW7L — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 30, 2017

In Houston, Authorities Are Toughening Penalties As Warning To Would-Be Looters Officials have imposed a curfew and stiffened sentences for crimes in the disaster area. Burglarizing a home could mean life in prison. At least 14 people accused of looting have been arrested. Read more on NPR

. @fiulaw alumni ask their former dean @SecretaryAcosta to quit #Trump cabinet https://t.co/Pv8aOTTDIl http://pic.twitter.com/gyYotbwUft — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

A glimmer of good news about fake news: @CassSunstein via @BV — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 30, 2017

Want to know how you can help those affected by #HurricaneHarvey ? Visit this page https://t.co/ORPusHM3cn for info on how to get involved. http://pic.twitter.com/8vWRnlYYW1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Judge Tosses Sarah Palin's Defamation Lawsuit Against 'The New York Times' Alaska's former governor alleged an editorial maliciously linked her to a 2011 mass shooting. But in his ruling Wednesday, the federal judge said her evidence was "so weak" the case shouldn't proceed. Read more on NPR

In a bid to retain associates, #QuinnEmaunel creates a "longevity bonus pool." #ABAJournal https://t.co/hVKk6WPzAn http://pic.twitter.com/bLhOToNAlc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

A judge will consider if Trump's pardon of #Arpaio requires the ex-sheriff's conviction to be vacated. #ABAJournal https://t.co/YPxb79toXu http://pic.twitter.com/BoBqJ3ZmkP — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

With better data, we can help set refugees up for success: @HLS_Immigration 's Sabi Ardalan via @ConversationUS https://t.co/oeDWivyDou — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 30, 2017

Lawyers licensed outside Texas can provide help to #Harvey2017 victims, Texas high court order says https://t.co/UeCR6jCNVE http://pic.twitter.com/EHvPBxZDTx — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Mindy Yocum: Making the system work for modest-means clients https://t.co/T4p66EWS9z http://pic.twitter.com/YPXMPWA92Z — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

#Mattis to keep policy on #transgender #troops in place pending panel study results on #Trump ban. #ABAJournal https://t.co/F3LdubZBIe http://pic.twitter.com/VOc3oXb06X — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Coding for Justice: A new technology fellowship multiplies the impact of Harvard’s legal clinics https://t.co/VauwJeKfIx http://pic.twitter.com/fviEKiam6U — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 30, 2017

Federal #judge calls out #California #law firm over clever use of punctuation. https://t.co/oCwPiNn56C http://pic.twitter.com/5KysRDNGJN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

That settlement over the size of @SUBWAY sandwiches? "Utterly worthless," #7thCircuit rules. https://t.co/dLqLmDsYdl http://pic.twitter.com/FeZERqUcdC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

#Law firm called out by #judge of clever use of #punctuation . #ABAJournal . https://t.co/bU9NUD7iQV http://pic.twitter.com/ARj0Gvpapc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

New Developments In Russia Investigation Other news has taken the spotlight, but there have been many developments over the summer in the Russia investigation, including revelations from emails and subpoenas from Robert Mueller. Read more on NPR

Cartoon caption contest: Tell us what's happening in this slithery meeting https://t.co/nJLjGXBSgG http://pic.twitter.com/t6sQLMI3Kr — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 30, 2017

Feds started criminal investigation of Charlotte School of Law, according to civil filing https://t.co/W7yVIANXFS http://pic.twitter.com/Qp5lmnsH5n — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

New on blog: what would state-supported mediation services look like "In an Ideal World" & how much $ would it save? https://t.co/JAJnbkapHe http://pic.twitter.com/tY9yzrEejk — Harvard NMCP (@HNMCP) August 29, 2017

In wake of #Harvey , @Lee_Rawles speaks with two disaster response attorneys in a new #AskedAndAnswered #podcast . https://t.co/QOkplAgHop http://pic.twitter.com/hPjOMmyAsV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

. @sarahpalin 's defamation #lawsuit against the @nytimes dismissed by federal #judge . #ABAJournal https://t.co/W3ux2wimmJ http://pic.twitter.com/Ko4f8gKuXi — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

From @MarshallProj : A look at how ICE uses secret police databases to arrest immigrants. #ABAJournal https://t.co/3z8Yy8y8PG http://pic.twitter.com/2Y52vna7C8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

Police have to protect the people and free speech: @NoahRFeldman via @BV https://t.co/aYm6aQ6DFg — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 29, 2017

Boyfriend of slain #realityTV #lawyer #LoredanaNesci convicted of 2nd-degree #murder . #ABAJournal https://t.co/UbNtJISpPC http://pic.twitter.com/TKi9FglZNN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

Introducing the 2017 Legal Rebels: A pattern of progress in access, efficiency and service https://t.co/tqjsruLwyF http://pic.twitter.com/8e8GCDpv5w — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

Lawyer #MichaelCohen says he discussed Moscow tower with #Trump during the campaign https://t.co/EW8pPHC2TG http://pic.twitter.com/3k21dALznX — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) August 29, 2017

Trump had the authority to pardon Joe Arpaio—it might not be so easy next time: @ngertner via @BostonGlobe https://t.co/2IJDjyAjwa — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) August 29, 2017