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The scale of the tragedy could simply not be mirrored by criminal law.
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Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Sandra Guerra Thompson, a criminal law professor at the University of Houston’s Law Center, said the allegations would be serious if supported by evidence but remain uncertain as described.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune spent four months investigating a persistent source of pressure in border districts — one experts say is taxing the courts and challenging long-standing principles of criminal law.
—Agnel Philip, ProPublica, 16 Mar. 2026
Athletes and entertainers can also turn to criminal law to combat deepfakes, though only in limited circumstances.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Sandra Guerra Thompson, a criminal law professor at the University of Houston’s Law Center, said the allegations would be serious if supported by evidence but remain uncertain as described.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune spent four months investigating a persistent source of pressure in border districts — one experts say is taxing the courts and challenging long-standing principles of criminal law.
—Agnel Philip, ProPublica, 16 Mar. 2026
Athletes and entertainers can also turn to criminal law to combat deepfakes, though only in limited circumstances.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Criminal law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20law. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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