Sanford V Levinson in the Media

Texas Monthly April 20, 2022

Greg Abbott Tried to Act Presidentially. He Might Have Run Afoul of the Law.

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article asking whether Governor Abbott's actions obstructing interstate trade at the border to put pressure on the Mexican Government could violate the Commerce Clause.

POLITICO Magazine January 28, 2022

13 Legal Experts on How Breyer’s Replacement Will Change the Court

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding the future of the Supreme Court, following Justice Breyer's retirement.

The Wall Street Journal December 7, 2021

Commission Approves Report on Supreme Court Amid Partisan Differences

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding a report made about resolving political controversies in the Supreme Court.

Vanity Fair October 12, 2021

Greg Abbott Opposes the Government “Bullying” Businesses, Except When He Does It

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding Greg Abbott's executive order about Covid-19 precautions and regulations.

The New York Times August 31, 2021

Thomas Jefferson Gave the Constitution 19 Years. Look Where We Are Now.

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding the progress and age of the United States Constitution.

Texas Tribune April 20, 2021

Texas Republicans are vowing to defy any new federal gun rules. Experts say it’s largely a symbolic gesture.

Professor Sanford Levinson was quoted in article about a Texas republicans' reactions to a federal push for stronger gun regulations.

Business Insider April 12, 2021

Gun rights advocates are pushing to create Second Amendment sanctuaries in a bid to flout federal gun laws

Professor Sanford V. Levinson was quoted in a story about proposed legislation that would declare Texas as a gun rights sanctuary.

AP News March 8, 2021

College educators form alliance to defend free expression

Professor Stanford Levinson is mentioned in an article about joining an alliance formed by college educators to defend freedom of expression.

The New York Times January 8, 2021

Have Trump’s Lies Wrecked Free Speech?

Professor Sanford Levinson lends his expertise in a New York Times Opinion piece which examines a debate that has broken out over whether the constitutional protection of the First Amendment has become a threat to democracy.

The Washington Post November 20, 2020

Republicans are arguing against the Framers’ original intent

Prof. Sanford Levinson was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the Framers' original intent in regards to immigration.

Reason November 20, 2020

Amicus Brief in the Congressional Apportionment Case Currently Before the Supreme Court

Professor Ilya Somin of George Mason University penned an op-ed for Reason summarizing and explaining the amicus brief he recently co-filed with Prof. Sanford Levinson. The brief explains why they believe the Trump administration's efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the apportionment count for allocating seats in the House of Representatives goes against the text and original meaning of the Constitution.

The Harvard Gazette November 16, 2020

Giving the Constitution a grade of C

Prof. Sanford Levinson, along with his wife Cynthia Levinson, were interviewed by The Harvard Gazette about their recently published graphic novel, “Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel."