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Fifth Circuit grants police immunity in Santa Fe fire-ant case
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk By DAVID MERCADO The Daily News , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Kallinen spoke to reporters about the Fifth Circuit's decision, describing it as out-of-touch and against the public. A decision has been made by the Fifth Circuit regarding a case involving fire ants in Santa Fe.
A decision has been made by the Fifth Circuit regarding a case involving fire ants in Santa Fe. The court granted police immunity in the matter.
Civil rights attorney Randall Kallinen represents Taylor Rogers in the case. Kallinen spoke to reporters about the Fifth Circuit's decision, describing it as out-of-touch and against the public.
Further details about the case and the decision are available from the source. Kallinen's comments were made outside a federal courthouse on Rusk Street on Friday.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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