Thomas Smith
Coverage of Thomas Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Las Vegas father stunned after school compared son's pro-ICE stickers to burning cross
A Las Vegas father is suing the Clark County School District after his son was expelled for posting pro-ICE stickers, which school officials compared to a burning cross. The lawsuit alleges viewpoint discrimination, claiming students protesting ICE faced no similar punishment, and asserts the school violated the student's First Amendment rights.
- STAT+: Abivax ulcerative colitis drug shows strong efficacy, but cases of cancer raise concerns
Abivax's experimental drug obefazimod showed strong efficacy in a Phase 3 trial for ulcerative colitis, with over 50% of participants achieving clinical remission. However, the company's shares dropped after reporting cancer cases among treated patients, raising safety concerns.
- Paxton-backed Thomas Smith defeats Alison Fox in GOP runoff for Texas’ highest criminal court
Thomas Smith, backed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, defeated Alison Fox in a Republican runoff for a seat on Texas' Court of Criminal Appeals. The court has experienced significant turnover as Paxton has targeted incumbent judges.
- Las Vegas school district sued for allegedly expelling student for pro-ICE signs deemed racist
A Las Vegas student is suing the Clark County School District for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights after being expelled for placing pro-ICE signs on campus. The student placed small emblems supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement one day after peers participated in an anti-ICE walkout, leading to suspension and expulsion on grounds of racist motivation.