Denise L Gilman in the Media

The Christian Science Monitor March 20, 2024

Texas SB4 could upend 100 years of US immigration law by empowering states

Clinical Professor Denise L Gilman speaks on Texas Senate Bill 4, which makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally. Gilman notes that, if implemented, SB4 will bring "huge change" to the way our legal system operates.

KXAN March 1, 2024

Federal Judge Rules Against New Texas Border Law

Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about a recent ruling against Texas' SB4 bill and previews the future legal battles and challenges that will take place over the law.

C-SPAN's Washington Journal February 29, 2024

Denise Gilman on the Use of Executive Actions to Address Southern Border Crisis

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about the effect of border policy on migration patterns and dissects the executive actions the Biden administration is reportedly considering to address the border crisis.

The Christian Science Monitor February 28, 2024

Tough Texas immigration law nears. Residents have questions.

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman predicts that SB4, which expands Texas' immigration enforcement powers, will lead to a clash with the federal immigration system that would undermine constitutional federal authority.

Tampa Bay Times February 20, 2024

DeSantis’ push to secure the US-Mexico border, explained

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman comments on how the increase in migrant apprehensions is straining federal resources, drawing attention to U.S. detention facilities' lack of space, high operational costs, and dangerous conditions.

KBTX News 3 February 19, 2024

Senate Bill 4 moves to federal judge

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman considers the legal challenges surrounding the implementation of Senate Bill 4, which grants any Texas Law Enforcement Officers the authority to detain and potentially deport undocumented migrants.

USA Today January 31, 2024

Biden’s pivot: Why the president is moving to the right in 2024 on immigration

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman discusses how recent rhetoric surrounding political parties' stances on immigration politics overlooks the reality that border policies have never been more stringent.

KXAN December 29, 2023

US Department of Justice threatens to sue Texas over new border security law

Professor Denise Gilman suggests that Texas may face challenges in a potential lawsuit over its new law, which allows law enforcement to arrest individuals crossing the border illegally.

PolitiFact October 27, 2023

Ask PolitiFact: How many people on the terrorist watchlist are coming into the United States?

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman attests that border encounters with individuals on the terrorist watch list only indicate that potential terrorists are being detected at the border, not entering the country.

Spectrum News 1 October 6, 2023

Immigration expert weighs in on effectiveness of border deterrence measures at state, federal levels

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman explains that harsh border policies don't meaningfully impact migrant flows because migrants prefer the risk of detention over the violent, dangerous situations from which they're fleeing.

Bloomberg Law September 15, 2023

DACA Case Judge Has History of Ruling Against Deportation Relief

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman reviews Judge Andrew Hanen's history of blocking Obama-era immigration programs after the Texas federal judge ruled against the Biden administration's version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The Hill September 8, 2023

Rio Grande buoy decision threatens Abbott’s border policy

Clinical professor Denise Gilman questions the legality of Texas' efforts to get involved in border enforcement, an authority that is reserved for the federal government.