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Indiana to carry out first execution in 15 years after obtaining lethal injection drug

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (Republican) announced on Wednesday that he would execute a convicted murderer after obtaining the drugs used in lethal injections before his execution, marking the first execution in the state in 15 years. Holcomb said he and state Attorney General Todd Rokita, a fellow Republican, are seeking to carry out the death […]

Texas judge blocks state from obtaining info on transgender kids receiving gender transition treatment

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton from asking LGBTQ+ advocacy groups to provide information about transgender children undergoing gender reassignment treatment. Friday’s ruling came a day after PFLAG National filed a court challenge asking Paxton’s office to stop collecting the information. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantu Hexel said […]