SUMMARY: The ACLU is preparing to sue Texas over Senate Bill 12, recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, which takes effect in September. The law focuses on expanding “parental rights” in public and charter schools but includes controversial provisions banning references to race, gender identity, or sexual orientation in school activities, prohibiting social gender transition support, and banning LGBTQ+ student clubs. The ACLU and coalition members argue SB 12 discriminates against students, harms inclusivity, and restricts discussions on diversity and identity. The law also mandates parental consent for medical treatments and establishes grievance policies and increased parental oversight in school operations.

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SUMMARY: U.S. B2 bombers conducted a major airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, dropping bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles. President Trump warned Iran against retaliation while affirming the strike’s impact on Iran’s underground sites. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the U.S. action as historic and vital for the alliance. In the U.S., Republican leaders largely supported the attack as necessary to counter Iran’s nuclear threat, while Democrats expressed concern over potential Iranian retaliation risking American lives. Protests erupted nationwide opposing the strike, warning of war and calling the attack illegal. Iran vows to respond on its own terms.

The U.S. attacks came after a week of open conflict between Israel and Iran, sparked by Israel’s sudden barrage of attacks against Iran’s nuclear and military structure.

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SUMMARY: Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 571 into law to close loopholes allowing bad actors access to schools and to expand state authority to investigate misconduct by contractors and volunteers on campuses. The bill mandates school districts to report suspected misconduct and grants contractors access to a statewide misconduct database, still under development. It broadens grounds for mandatory termination and certification loss, including felony public indecency and improper educator-student relationships. The law follows revelations of a former juvenile corrections officer tutoring in Austin schools despite misconduct allegations. Critics object to a confidentiality clause shielding investigation records from public disclosure.

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