Articles by Brandon J. Grable on civil rights and constitutional law in Texas.
What Texas’s New AI Law Means for Police Identification, Biometric Data, and Your Constitutional Rights
The appeal did not decide whether the facial-recognition search was constitutional. But the case confirms that this technology is no longer a hypothetical issue for Texans.
How Geofence Warrants Work—and What the Supreme Court’s New Decision Means for Your Privacy
Instead of searching for a known suspect, investigators can use a geofence warrant to request information about devices located near the crime scene during a specific period of time.
How to Request Bodycam Video—and Why Police Departments May Refuse to Release It
But obtaining police body camera footage in Texas is not always simple. Even when a recording clearly exists, a law enforcement agency may delay its release, redact portions of it, or ask…
Your Rights Under the SCRA and USERRA — and How to Enforce Them
He spent eleven months on federal active duty. He gave his employer ninety days of written notice before he left. He came home to find his desk reassigned, his accounts handed off, and an…
It contains messages, photos, search history, location data—your entire digital life. Because of that, the law treats it differently than things like a wallet or backpack.
Understanding First Amendment Retaliation Claims in Texas
But when government officials respond to criticism or protected expression with punishment, discipline, or arrest, constitutional protections may be violated.
Every few years, a case reaches the United States Supreme Court that forces the country to confront a fundamental question…
The start of a new year often brings heightened government activity. Law enforcement agencies ramp up enforcement, administrative bodies begin new compliance cycles, and internal policies…
The landscape of constitutional rights in Texas is changing — and fast. With the 2026 legislative session looming, local elections on the horizon, and regulatory shifts already underway…
Texas is moving fast when it comes to artificial intelligence. Law enforcement agencies across the state are quietly adopting AI-powered surveillance systems — from camera networks that…
SB 20 took effect this month, and it could criminalize digital art, animations, and AI content that never involved a real child.
Texas just rolled back campus free speech protections. Here’s what students and faculty need to know about the new limits on protests, academic freedom, and First Amendment rights in 2025.
The internet has changed the way we connect, speak, and share. But it’s also changed how people can hurt each other — through online harassment, defamation, or discriminatory content.
The use of force by police officers is a crucial aspect of maintaining public safety and order. However, when officers use an amount of force that is more than necessary, it becomes…
Qualified immunity is a crucial doctrine in civil rights law. It protects government officials, including law enforcement officers, from being sued for constitutional violations in specific…
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