Jennifer E Laurin’s faculty profile
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NPR July 15, 2022
Texas conservatives have a plan to get around DAs who won’t enforce abortion laws
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The Dallas Morning News February 9, 2022
Inside secret grand jury rooms in Dallas, witnesses are warned not to discuss race
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Texas Tribune October 1, 2021
After delay, Texas to begin releasing migrants held in violation of state law under Gov. Greg Abbott’s border crackdown
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Government Technology July 14, 2021
Congress Asks Experts for Guidance on Facial Recognition
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Austin American-Statesman July 2, 2021
Sixth Street shooting turns scrutiny on DA José Garza, interim police chief Joseph Chacon
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KWTX May 10, 2021
Texas House green lights police reform bills in George Floyd’s honor
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KXAN April 29, 2021
Austin police release video showing officer shooting, killing man
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KXAN April 21, 2021
Austin activists say Chauvin verdict offers hope for Mike Ramos case
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KVUE April 21, 2021
Austin-area leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
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Houston Chronicle February 10, 2021
No ‘meaningful relief’: Harris County trials plunge from 1,600 a year to 52 since COVID
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Bloomberg Law August 12, 2020
Virtual Criminal Jury Test in Texas Paves Way for Sequels
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KXAN August 2, 2020