Elizabeth W Sepper in the Media

Bolts May 12, 2025

“A Backdoor Effort” to Revive Texas’ Century-Old Abortion Law

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains how Senate Bill 2880 is a clearer attempt than previous bills by anti-abortion legislators to make the case for reviving the 1925 law that criminalizes pregnant women for seeking abortions.

The Texas Tribune March 27, 2025

Amid support from doctors group, bill to clarify Texas’ abortion ban does little to save lives, critics say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper analyzes how Senate Bill 31, which would clarify medical exemptions to Texas' abortion ban, relates to statutes from the 1800s that would criminalize abortion-seekers themselves if legally revived.

The Regulatory Review February 27, 2025

Freedom of Expression or Freedom to Discriminate?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper argues the Supreme Court's expansion of the right to expressive association may allow organizations to bypass anti-discrimination laws if they frame these practices as a First Amendment issue.

Austin Chronicle February 14, 2025

Allowing Doctors and Delivery Drivers to Stop Providing Birth Control

Professors Charles Silver and Elizabeth Sepper discuss Senate Bill 619, which would allow healthcare providers to refuse healthcare service for reasons of conscience. Silver and Sepper express concern for the breadth of this bill as it would allow any person who contributes to healthcare access to decline service based on personal beliefs, potentially restricting patients’ access to essential care.

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Time January 22, 2025

The Powers Trump’s Nominees Will Have Over Abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses what the Trump administration might do regarding abortion law, pointing to Project 2025 as a "roadmap" for the administration to make abortion harder to access.

Time December 14, 2024

How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump’s Presidency

Professor Elizabeth Sepper weighs in on attempts to ban gender-affirming healthcare, commenting that the executive branch of the federal government cannot enact bans unilaterally.

New Orleans Public Radio December 11, 2024

Watchdog urges Louisiana to investigate crisis pregnancy center over data breach

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on an investigation into a breach of personal data from a Louisiana pregnancy center.

The 19th November 25, 2024

Here’s what the Biden administration can do about abortion before Trump takes office

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on suggestions to secure abortion access before the Trump presidency through Medicaid funding for abortion-related travel.

Association of American Medical Colleges November 11, 2024

Bans on abortion and transgender care have criminalized medicine, putting patients and doctors at risk

Professor Elizabeth Sepper moderates a discussion about the effective criminalization of medicine through legal bans on abortion and gender-affirming care.

Bloomberg Law October 3, 2024

Georgia Abortion Ban Struck; Election Suits Mount

As a guest on a podcast, Professor Elizabeth Sepper shares information on the history of the Georgia six-week abortion ban and discussed the recent judge's action striking it down.

CBS News July 30, 2024

Iowa abortion ban goes into effect

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on the state and national impact of an Iowa abortion ban.

San Francisco Chronicle July 10, 2024

Republicans’ abortion platform is more ‘wink and a nod’ than clear policy

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the Republican Party's new abortion platform, examining its language and possible impact on abortion rights if Trump was elected in November.