Elizabeth W Sepper in the Media

AP News August 3, 2022

Explainer: Does health care law protect emergency abortion?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted about the relevance of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to doctors providing abortion-related medical care to women in life-threatening medical situations.

Bloomberg Law August 3, 2022

High-Stakes Abortion Lawsuits Force Clash on Emergency Care Law

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article about how abortion lawsuits in Texas and Idaho challenge what defines emergency health care.

Teen Vogue July 21, 2022

Prayer in Schools: Supreme Court Ruling on Football Coach Upends Precedent

Professor Elizabeth Sepper speaks on the Supreme Court majority's decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case.

Spectrum News July 21, 2022

Texas is ‘dramatically unprepared’ for baby boom

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight on the lack of healthcare and child care support in Texas, drawing attention to the potential impact of a post-Roe baby boom.

NPR July 21, 2022

1A Remaking America: The legal minefield for abortions in Texas and Louisiana

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on a radio news program about the legal struggles arising in states with trigger abortion laws.

Associated Press July 19, 2022

Abortion clashes persist in courts; judge blocks ban in West Virginia

In a news story about state abortion laws, Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains that criminal laws are not typically applied to actions that took place when those laws were blocked by the courts.

The Washington Post July 18, 2022

Louisiana judge temporarily extends order blocking abortion ban

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article about a Louisiana judge temporarily extending the block of the state's trigger laws, until it can be decided whether or not the abortion ban violates the state's constitution.

NPR July 15, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over abortion guidance

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit in response to President Biden's guidance on emergency abortions.

The New York Times July 1, 2022

Who Will Help Care for Texas’ Post-Roe Babies?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article discussing the post-Roe consequences for the state of Texas, which has high maternal morality rates, and how a ban on abortion could further threaten access to sustainable childcare.

Chron June 25, 2022

What overturning Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses what a post-Roe society looks like for the state of Texas, elaborating on Texas trigger laws, abortion-related criminal charges, and the future of contraceptives.

Fort Worth Star Telegram June 24, 2022

Texas has a number of abortion laws. Which ones are in effect after court overturns Roe?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the Texas laws that will be enforced after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, alongside the subsequent punishments that can result.

Fort Worth Star Telegram June 24, 2022

What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted on the Texas "trigger law," legislation in place that will effectively ban nearly all abortions in the state of Texas following the overruling of Roe v. Wade.