Jennifer E Laurin in the Media

Politico October 24, 2022

Rochelle Garza Thinks She Can Flip Texas — Largely Thanks to Dobbs

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains how Texas attorney generals cannot start local criminal prosecutions unless requested by a district attorney.

NPR July 15, 2022

Texas conservatives have a plan to get around DAs who won’t enforce abortion laws

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article about a potential bill planned by conservative Texas legislators to circumvent local district attorneys who refuse to enforce abortion laws.

The Dallas Morning News February 9, 2022

Inside secret grand jury rooms in Dallas, witnesses are warned not to discuss race

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article about signs in grand jury rooms that tell witnesses not to mention race during their testimony.

Migrants leaving a truck with officers surrounding

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

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding recently released migrants, and how they may be detained again in the near future as their cases are being resolved.

Government Technology July 14, 2021

Congress Asks Experts for Guidance on Facial Recognition

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition systems.

District Attorney Jose Garza speaking in front of a podium

Austin American-Statesman July 2, 2021

Sixth Street shooting turns scrutiny on DA José Garza, interim police chief Joseph Chacon

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the prosecution and criminal justice process following the shooting on Sixth Street in Austin.

KWTX May 10, 2021

Texas House green lights police reform bills in George Floyd’s honor

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the Texas House signing off on bills that were originally a part of the Texas George Floyd Act.

Prof. Laurin wearing mask, commenting on police video in background

KXAN April 29, 2021

Austin police release video showing officer shooting, killing man

Wright C. Morrow Professor Jennifer Laurin was interviewed about Austin police video of the January 2021 fatal shooting of a man.

Professor Jennifer Laurin speaking on kxan during an interview

KXAN April 21, 2021

Austin activists say Chauvin verdict offers hope for Mike Ramos case

Professor Jennifer Laurin commented on how the conviction of Derick Chauvin in Minnesota could possibly affect the case for the death of Mike Ramos in Austin.

Protestors outside of the Texas Capitol building during the reading of Derick Chauvin's verdict

KVUE April 21, 2021

Austin-area leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Professor Jennifer Laurin was quoted in an article regarding the Derick Chauvin trial, and what is next for Chauvin after being convicted for the death of George Floyd.

Harris County Judge Rabeea Sultan Collier wears a face shield and sits behind a plexiglass wall as the jurors sit in the gallery during a jury trial in the 113th court

Houston Chronicle February 10, 2021

No ‘meaningful relief’: Harris County trials plunge from 1,600 a year to 52 since COVID

Professor Jennifer Laurin shared her expert opinion in a Houston Chronicle article about the drastically diminished number of speedy trials in Harris County due to COVID-19 public health restrictions.

A judge looks over an iPad and digital display

Bloomberg Law August 12, 2020

Virtual Criminal Jury Test in Texas Paves Way for Sequels

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides criminal justice expertise and constructive criticism on the nature of a virtual criminal jury test as she is quoted in a Bloomberg Law article.