# City of Laredo

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Supreme Court Denial — The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Villarreal's appeal, ending the legal challenge.
- **2024-01-23**: 5th Circuit En Banc Ruling — The full appeals court grants qualified immunity to the officers in a 9-7 decision.
- **2019-01-15**: Civil Lawsuit Filed — Villarreal files a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Laredo and individual officers.
- **2018-03-01**: Charges Dismissed — A state judge dismisses the criminal charges, ruling the statute was unconstitutionally vague.
- **2017-12-01**: Villarreal Arrested — Laredo police arrest Villarreal for seeking non-public information.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Supreme Court Declines Review of Texas Journalist's Arrest Appeal
2026-03-23 17:41:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Priscilla Villarreal, a Texas journalist arrested for seeking non-public information from police. The decision leaves intact a lower court ruling that granted qualified immunity to the arresting officers, raising significant concerns regarding First Amendment protections for investigative reporting.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-villarreal-journalist-arrest-appeal

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