Jennifer E Laurin in the Media

KERA News June 27, 2023

LBGTQ advocates want officials to investigate murder of gay Cedar Park woman as a hate crime

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into the legal and ethical requirements to prosecute an offense as a hate crime in the wake of a Cedar Park murder investigation.

KXAN May 23, 2023

Is Travis County DA Garza dropping more felonies? Here’s what the data show

Professor Jennifer Laurin is interviewed about the vast discretion that district attorneys have over which criminal cases proceed in an article about the amount of dismissed felony cases in Travis County.

Abbott speaks on the north steps of the State Capitol to supporters at a Texas Public Policy Foundation Parent Empowerment rally in Austin on March 21, 2023.

Time April 14, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Is Trying to Pardon a Man Convicted of Murdering a BLM Protestor. Here’s what to Know

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into the potential outcomes of a pardon being granted for a man who was indicted on murder charges for shooting a BLM protestor in 2020.

Wall Street Journal April 9, 2023

Texas Governor Vows to Pardon Man Convicted of Killing BLM Protester

Professor Jennifer Laurin discusses the controversy around a recent announcement by Governor Greg Abbott that he will pardon a man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protestor in 2019.

Texas Observer October 31, 2022

Progressive Prosecutor on Trial in Dallas Election

Professor Jennifer Laurin was quoted on the American culture shift of reformist district attorneys taking office, in an article about the Dallas County DA's efforts to reduce incarceration rates.

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.

Grand jury room witnesses are warned not to mention race

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.