The state's lieutenant governor has also paid Luther's fine.
after violating state and local stay-at-home orders by reopening her shop and flouting a judicial restraining order in front of television news cameras.
“The trial judge did not need to lock up Shelley Luther,” Paxton said in a statement. “His order is a shameful abuse of judicial discretion, which seems like another political stunt in Dallas.” “Feeding my kids is not selfish,” she told the judge. “If you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon.”Salon owner Shelley Luther adjusts her hair while listening to a question after she was cited by City of Dallas officials for reopening her Salon A la Mode in Dallas, Friday, April 24, 2020.
While Luther’s jailing has fired up conservatives, at least one Texas Democrat believes that she has received special treatment because she is white.
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