Texas DA Challenges Gov. Abbott's Pardon of Daniel Perry

Travis County District Attorney José Garza is seeking to overturn Texas Governor Greg Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. Garza argues that the pardon, which Abbott expedited citing Texas's "stand your ground" laws, undermines justice and violates the separation of powers. The move to file a writ of mandamus against the governor is considered extraordinary and faces uncertain success, especially given the political composition of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.