Elizabeth W Sepper in the Media

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.

Bloomberg Law June 24, 2022

Alito Ignores Abortion Backlash and Rebuffs Justices’ Critiques

Professor Elizabeth Sepper critiques Justice Alito's ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade, specifically regarding his reasoning and historical references, which have remained unchanged since being drafted in February.

KUT June 24, 2022

What the Supreme Court abortion decision means for Texas and the court’s future

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is interviewed about what the dissolution of Roe v. Wade says about the current state of the Supreme Court, and how other precedents may be threatened in the future.

KUT June 24, 2022

Texas ‘trigger law’ to ban abortion will soon go into effect. Here are the details

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for the state of Texas, and how Texas trigger laws will soon come into play.

CNN June 8, 2022

“This is a matter of life and death” – Rep. Lee on the potential end of Roe v. Wade

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the implications of ending Roe v. Wade and what could happen to the future of healthcare and other human rights in a post-Roe society.  

NPR May 30, 2022

Abortion access questions, asked and answered

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was among the experts interviewed in a radio news story about the potential consequences of an overturned Roe v Wade, including whether embryos created for IVF would be included in the conversation.

Bloomberg Law May 15, 2022

Aftershocks of a Reversal of Roe v. Wade

Professor Elizabeth Sepper spoke about the possible implications of the Supreme Court reversing Roe v Wade in a podcast.

Streamingrant May 13, 2022

Astroworld Tragedy: Woman Sues Travis Scott for Losing Pregnancy at the Event

Professor Elizabeth Sepper points out a lack of precedent for a wrongful death suit filed by a woman losing her pregnancy following injuries at the concert tragedy at Astroworld.

WFAA May 11, 2022

What impact could overturning Roe v Wade have on birth control?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was interviewed by WFAA over the possible impacts on Justice Alito's leaked opinion on various forms of birth control.

ABC May 6, 2022

With abortion rights on thin ice, medication abortions take center stage

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the future of abortions, specifically medication abortions, in the midst of recent abortion bans and the potential of Supreme Court action to overturn abortion protections.