Stephen I Vladeck in the Media

CNN August 19, 2021

I live in Texas and I am really angry

Professor Steve Vladeck authored an opinion article on CNN about his frustration regarding Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting government entities from requiring face masks, including the University of Texas at Austin.

San Antonio Express-News August 17, 2021

A ‘Blue Alert’ sent a wave of panic across San Antonio last night

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about a 'Blue Alert' sent to phones all across San Antonio, which caused a deal of confusion.

Slate August 13, 2021

Don’t Be Fooled by Amy Coney Barrett’s Performance of Moderation

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article about the conservative majority’s strategic use of the shadow docket to drag the law rightward under the guise of moderation.

The New York Times July 19, 2021

Texas Tries to Upend the Legal System With Its Abortion Law

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the new Texas abortion law.

Los Angeles Times July 16, 2021

Opinion: Texas wants its citizens to enforce a new abortion ban, and we should all be concerned

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an opinion piece regarding the newest Texas abortion ban.

The Washington Post July 14, 2021

Voting restrictions should be hard to pass. If that takes a stunt, so be it.

Professor Steve Vladeck authored an article regarding voting restrictions in which Texas Republicans are trying to force Texas Democrats to participate.

The Washington Post July 12, 2021

Opinion: Republicans now stand for lawlessness and disorder

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an opinion piece regarding Republicans' newest regulations.

The New York Times July 9, 2021

Citizens, Not the State, Will Enforce New Abortion Law in Texas

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the new Texas abortion laws that allow citizens to enforce it.

The Economist July 5, 2021

America’s Supreme Court is less one-sided than liberals feared

Professor Steve Vladeck lends his expertise to The Economist in an article exploring the dynamics of the newly constituted Supreme Court, which seem more complex and less extreme in their results than many expected.

CNN July 5, 2021

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act, leaving it in place

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the recent Supreme Court dismissal of a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, a decision that will leave the law intact.

Reason July 4, 2021

Why Is It So Hard To Sue a Bad Cop?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the lack of efficient redress following a federal officer's unconstitutional actions.

NPR June 24, 2021

Missouri Has Declared Federal Gun Laws Invalid. Can It Do That?

Professor Steve Vladeck commented on Missouri's new law, signed by Gov. Mike Parson, that claims to invalidate all federal gun control laws — and prohibits state and local cooperation with enforcement of those laws.