Topic: Court Hearing

John Bush and Matthew Medina attended pretrial hearings on March 8 at the Austin Community Court regarding motions to dismiss their cases for improper notice. Guided by Eddie Craig, the activists challenged the court's subject matter jurisdiction before the case was moved to municipal court. The hearings were reset for April 12 to allow the defendants to secure legal counsel and file additional constitutional motions.

Following a court hearing, Officer Jason Mistrick allegedly approached Catherine Bleich in the hallway and dropped a folded four-page document on a bench next to her. The papers contained printouts of Bleich's Facebook profile with her real name and face circled, which she interpreted as a stalking and intimidation tactic. When confronted, Mistrick claimed the papers were "trash" before retreating into an employees-only area of the courthouse.

The Travis County Commissioners Court is accused of rushing through a vote to grant themselves a pay raise while limiting public comment. Witnesses claim the public hearing was closed in less than 20 seconds, preventing citizens from voicing their opposition. This lack of transparency is cited as a primary reason for the need for new leadership in the county government.