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Faculty in the Media
Our faculty are frequently featured in national and international media for their insightful commentary.
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WalletHub
Best Credit Cards for No Credit
Professor Angela Littwin advises that it’s better to have no credit than bad credit, so individuals without credit should only consider getting a credit card if they’re confident they can pay off the balance in full each month. -
Bloomberg Law
Maryland’s US Court Halts Fast Removals of Detained Migrants
Professor Lee Kovarsky praises the actions taken by courts, such as the Maryland federal district court, to adapt their procedures to the unprecedented rates of removal of noncitizens by the Trump administration. -
Inside Climate News
House Republicans Have Passed a Bill to Gut the IRA. What Happened to All the Supposed Holdouts?
Professor David Spence explains how strong partisan and leadership pressure led many House Republicans who once supported the Inflation Reduction Act to unanimously vote in favor of the sweeping budget reconciliation bill, which phases out tax credits. -
Lawfare
Class Actions and the Alien Enemies Act
Professor Lee Kovarsky and Professor Teddy Rave examine the legal challenges arising from a federal court’s refusal to certify an Alien Enemies Act detainee class following the Trump administration’s invocation of removal authority targeting alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragu. -
Longview News Journal
Latter-day Saints Church in Longview holds religious freedom discussion
Clinical Professor Steven Collis spoke at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Longview to discuss religious freedom and diversity in the United States. -
Bloomberg Law
Justices Give Other Path to Block Trump Orders Nationwide
Professor Lee Kovarsky suggests the recent Supreme Court ruling on Venezuelan deportations provides an alternative to block President Trump’s orders through temporary relief granted by lower courts beyond the named parties with class certification.