Stephen I Vladeck in the Media

Bloomberg Law February 10, 2023

Biden Agenda Hits Wall in Sought-After Texas Federal Judge

Professor Stephen Vladeck comments on the impact of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, federal trial court judge in the Northern District of Texas, in a story about recent roadblocks to the Biden administration's policies.

Reuters February 10, 2023

Analysis: Abortion pill lawsuit faces Texas judge who often rules for conservatives

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight into the practice of judge shopping, as anti-abortion groups seeking a nationwide ban on abortion pills file their suit under U.S. district judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's jurisdiction.

New York Times February 6, 2023

Don’t Let Republican ‘Judge Shoppers’ Thwart the Will of Voters

Professor Stephen Vladeck pens a guest essay that criticizes the prevalence of judge shopping and calls for increased impartiality in the judicial system.

Inside Higher Ed February 3, 2023

How debt relief could win at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck predicts that the Supreme Court will justify the standing of at least one of the debt-relief program cases.

Law360 February 3, 2023

‘Judge Shopping’ Texas Needs Albright Scrutiny, Experts Say

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight in the practice of "forum shopping" and explains how the practice is affecting federal immigration cases in Texas.

The Washington Post January 31, 2023

Trump’s legacy on the judiciary isn’t just at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck offers a quote explaining how court cases are being strategically filed within the jurisdiction of the 5th Circuit, which is known for its conservative majority.

Roll Call January 26, 2023

Supreme Court asks US to weigh in on content moderation cases

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet about the likelihood that the Supreme Court  would eventually hear the social media cases about the reach of the First Amendment and government regulation was referenced.

Texas Standard January 23, 2023

Supreme Court issues first ruling 16 weeks into term

Professor Stephen Vladeck was interviewed on the first orders from the Supreme Court, the  investigation into the leak of the Dobbs decision, and what to expect from the court this term.

Courthouse News January 20, 2023

The next big abortion fight sits before a Texas judge

Professor Stephen Vladeck discusses a new legal suit in Texas between the conservative religious group Alliance for Defending Freedom and the FDA regarding the approval of an abortion pill.

Bloomberg Law January 20, 2023

Supreme Court Leak Probe Leaves Mystery: Were Justices Queried?

Professor Stephen Vladeck questions the lack of closure regarding the Dobbs opinion leak as the Supreme Court launches an investigation to identify the source.

CNN January 19, 2023

Supreme Court issues report on Dobbs leak but says it hasn’t identified the leaker

Professor Stephen Vladeck discusses an ongoing investigation launched by the Supreme Court to find the source who leaked the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade last year.

CNN January 9, 2023

Supreme Court sides with Texas death row inmate who says conviction was based on bad DNA evidence

Professor Stephen Vladeck speaks on the process of the Supreme Court overturning a Texas death row inmate's conviction.