Denise L Gilman in the Media

PolitiFact July 1, 2026

Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for ‘birth tourism.’ How often does it happen?

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman explains that there is no reliable evidence showing birth tourism is widespread, noting that available estimates indicate it accounts for only a small fraction of U.S. births despite its prominence in political debates.

CBS News June 30, 2026

Texas reactions mount after Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman characterizes the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling as straightforward, however she expressed concern that the non-unanimous, delayed decision could incorrectly signal that this constitutional right is uncertain.

The Daily Texan June 15, 2026

Sets back years of progress’: Student advocacy organizations appeal for chance to defend Texas Dream Act

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman discusses the appeal to defend the Texas Dream Act, noting that while the 5th Circuit Court is generally conservative on immigration issues, it has shown interest in hearing from all parties involved in litigation.

The Texas Tribune February 10, 2026

Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman points out the positive impact resulting from the sudden rise in immigrants claiming their detention is illegal, as it draws attention to how arbitrary and illogical the immigration detention system is.

CBS News August 28, 2025

Longtime North Texas dry cleaners detained after dropping daughter off at college, facing possible deportation

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman explains that while it is standard procedure for state troopers to collaborate with federal law enforcement, the extent to which local law enforcement is involved in turning over immigrants is unusual.

Tampa Bay Times August 22, 2025

Backlogged cases in Florida reflect crippled federal immigration court system

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman suggests more efficient ways than the Trump administration's approach, which wastes courts' resources, to reduce the backlog in immigration cases.

Dallas Observer July 30, 2025

After She Posted ‘I Stand With ICE,’ Trump Fan’s Husband Facing Deportation

Professor Denise Gilman explains immigration law is often harsh toward anyone with a criminal record and added that community support can play a key role in convincing a judge to stop a deportation.

HuffPost April 11, 2025

Judges, Attorneys Face Trump’s Salvadoran Black Hole

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman believes that the Trump administration sending detainees to El Salvador qualifies as an "enforced disappearance" under international law and conflicts with both U.S. statute and legal norms.

The Christian Science Monitor April 11, 2025

To speed deportations, Trump revives rarely used laws

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman predicts the courts likely will engage with the expansive use of foreign policy and wartime powers following President Trump's invoking of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 during a time of peace.

The Christian Science Monitor March 19, 2025

‘Move fast and break things’? Judges are telling Trump to put them back together.

Professor Denise Gilman underscores that abiding by federal court rulings is fundamental to the U.S. government system as court injunctions struggle to keep up with the Trump's administration's rapid pace of deportations.

Texas Tribune March 17, 2025

Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations

Professor Denise Gilman characterizes actions at Texas detention centers for immigrant families as "government child abuse."

The Christian Science Monitor January 30, 2025

Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship could upend 150 years of law

Professor Denise Gilman comments that, historically, birthright citizenship in the United States is enshrined not just in the Constitution, but in the foundation for all American law: English common law.