<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Grable Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering civil rights through legal excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.g2.law/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Can Texas Police Use AI Facial Recognition to Identify You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Texas’s New AI Law Means for Police Identification, Biometric Data, and Your Constitutional Rights During a traffic stop in Amarillo, a man gave officers identification containing a different name. Police used facial-recognition technology to identify him. That event was described in an August 3, 2026, decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States v. Turner. The appeal did not decide whether the facial-recognition search was constitutional. But the...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-texas-police-use-ai-facial-recognition-to-identify-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83544dac6e54363a391fda</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:32:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_4ff76d01257b43a5ad133a0fa80eb981~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Police Use Google Location Data to Identify You in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Geofence Warrants Work—and What the Supreme Court’s New Decision Means for Your Privacy When a crime occurs, police may not know the identity of the person responsible. But they may know that the person was carrying a cellphone. 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. That request may include information belonging to people who were never suspected...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-police-use-google-location-data-to-identify-you-in-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a0976feb46c460531b635</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:44:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_690fc7e9d44a449c8b07f99107a6451f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Get Police Body Camera Footage in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Request Bodycam Video—and Why Police Departments May Refuse to Release It When a police encounter ends in an arrest, serious injury, or death, the most important evidence may already exist. It may be recorded on an officer’s body camera. 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 the Texas Attorney General for permission to withhold it. Recent...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-you-get-police-body-camera-footage-in-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a386c596eab84e60607fbdb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_c47cede082f24667b1e0932cb4c0f76a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a Texas Employer, Landlord, or Lender Punish You for Military Service?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 HR email about "restructuring" already sitting in his inbox. Stories like this happen across Texas every year — to active duty soldiers, to Reservists, to Guardsmen. And federal law has a name for them: violations of the Servicemembers Civil...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-a-texas-employer-landlord-or-lender-punish-you-for-military-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c72723159011936547c37</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:28:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_b9e87a370cf5443b82d12ebde4854b8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police asking to search your phone can feel routine—but what’s actually legal may surprise you. Can police search your phone without a warrant in Texas – officer reaching for locked smartphone during stop. The Rule Most People Don’t Know Your phone isn’t just another object. 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. In most cases, police cannot search your phone...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-police-search-your-phone-without-a-warrant-in-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ee4cd640a0465aa6c75b74</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:53:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_7335d437d9c14da398123974677ae8a8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Government Punish You for Speaking Out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding First Amendment Retaliation Claims in Texas The First Amendment protects your right to speak freely — particularly when speaking about the government. But when government officials respond to criticism or protected expression with punishment, discipline, or arrest, constitutional protections may be violated. If you were targeted by a public official because of what you said, you may have a First Amendment retaliation claim  under federal civil rights law. At Grable PLLC, we...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/can-the-government-punish-you-for-speaking-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c881993dc5be36fd50f4a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_7d3c2e8f487d45a98e7a9df9031ce367~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Supreme Court Case That Will Redefine Equal Protection in Public Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every few years, a case reaches the United States Supreme Court that forces the country to confront a fundamental question: Who does the Constitution protect, and how far does that protection go? Image illustrating a U.S. Supreme Court civil rights case involving equal protection in public school athletics, featuring a judge’s gavel, athletic shoes, and the Supreme Court building. A few weeks ago, the Court heard oral arguments in two cases — Little v. Hecox  and West Virginia v. B.P.J.  —...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/a-supreme-court-case-that-will-redefine-equal-protection-in-public-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6970faf76582220b65f28cfd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_4415790f64de4a77bf34c0232e8eefd2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Civil Rights Violations Increase at the Start of Every Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 quietly shift across state and local institutions. Photo illustration of a Texas courthouse and law enforcement presence during early-morning operations, symbolizing increased government activity at the start of the year. For everyday Texans, these changes can feel routine. But every January, civil rights...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/why-civil-rights-violations-increase-at-the-start-of-every-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f65f8a3f4858981293122</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:19:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_3bd9fb9e8a0249779d5494b9aba105fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Constitutional Rights in 2026: The New Laws Most People Aren’t Prepared For]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, now is the time to understand how these changes can impact your fundamental freedoms. At Grable PLLC, we believe that staying informed is the first line of defence when rights are at stake. Illustration of Texas and icons representing key constitutional rights affected by upcoming 2026 laws. What’s on the...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/texas-constitutional-rights-in-2026-the-new-laws-most-people-aren-t-prepared-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f97c29e2226b1d41c253e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:57:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_832447417cb9443bbfc77dba4f2dc3c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Police Are Using AI to Predict Crime — Here’s What It Means for Your Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 detect weapons to predictive algorithms that claim to forecast crime before it happens. AI surveillance camera scanning pedestrians on a Texas street at night with digital overlays and data grids symbolizing predictive policing technology. At the same time, Texas has enacted the Texas Responsible Artificial...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/texas-police-are-using-ai-to-predict-crime-here-s-what-it-means-for-your-rights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f64dda2aa3cc1b59675bbb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_9807596e1dd94748a0c0a1a763dabae7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Your AI Art Is Safe? Texas Just Made This a Crime Under SB 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[SB 20 took effect this month, and it could criminalize digital art, animations, and AI content that never involved a real child. A...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/think-your-ai-art-is-safe-texas-just-made-this-a-crime-under-sb-20</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc648a586b49739ab699a7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:12:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_7a420642f3534b0e9a88e53befd2ec52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think You Can Say Anything on Campus? Texas Just Changed the Rules.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas just rolled back campus free speech protections. Here’s what students and faculty need to know about the new limits on protests,...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/think-you-can-say-anything-on-campus-texas-just-changed-the-rules</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a38c3053cbbb01ad8e382c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_f98ef29b566a414693a57a9ba8f36f99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section 230 and Online Speech: Understanding Your Rights in Harassment, Defamation, or Discrimination Cases (2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet has changed the way we connect, speak, and share. But it’s also changed how people can hurt each other — through online...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/section-230-and-online-speech-understanding-your-rights-in-harassment-defamation-or-discriminatio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ea901eed79304a6c38858</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:18:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_641eec979f014d188e0db9eb2b8f3502~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excessive Force by Police: Know Your Rights &#38; Take Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of force by police officers is a crucial aspect of maintaining public safety and order. However, when officers use an amount of...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/excessive-force-by-police-know-your-rights-take-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68500db6d8437c49c9c64f74</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_ab63758351d543d49bccea537461461e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Navigate the Complexities of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualified immunity is a crucial doctrine in civil rights law. It protects government officials, including law enforcement officers, from...]]></description><link>https://www.grable.law/post/how-to-navigate-the-complexities-of-qualified-immunity-in-civil-rights-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6813774e1e9cc1daeb30b30f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:34:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c58829_22f9e1d67fd646f3a2e83255cda45c8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Grable</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>