Stephen I Vladeck in the Media

Texas Standard September 28, 2020

Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas’ Straight-Ticket Voting Ban, Citing COVID-19

Professor Stephen Vladeck's opinions were quoted in a Texas Standard article discussing whether a federal judge's ruling to block the elimination of straight-ticket voting will be upheld after the Texas attorney general appealed the ruling.

Bloomberg September 27, 2020

How the Law Will Change with a More Conservative Court (Podcast)

Professor Stephen Vladeck contributed to a podcast that discussed how a majority conservative Supreme Court can impact the law in terms of abortion rights, Obamacare, gun rights, affirmative action, voting rights and religious rights, etc.

The New York Times September 25, 2020

Barr’s Approach Closes Gap Between Justice Dept. and White House

Professor Stephen Vladeck spoke to the New York Times regarding the Justice Department, and how the Attorney General has brought the Justice Department closer to the White House and the Trump Administration than it has been in decades.

Marketplace September 22, 2020

DOJ designates New York, Portland, Seattle as “anarchist jurisdictions”

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an article about the Trump administration threatening to pull funding from three Democratic-led cities (New York City, Portland and Seattle) due to ongoing protests over racial injustice and police brutality.

CNN September 18, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most notable Supreme Court decisions and dissents

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a CNN article regarding Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most notable writings and successes. Specifically, Professor Vladeck claimed that one of RBG's most important pushes for sex equality was the Virginia Military Institute and the court requiring the state-funded school to accept women for admission.

BuzzFeed News September 18, 2020

Here’s How The Supreme Court Will Function With Eight Justices Leading Up To The Election

Prof. Stephen Vladeck was quoted in Buzzfeed News, claiming that when there are vacancies, the Supreme Court in the past has tried to avoid ties, meaning that no nationwide precedent is set for lower courts to follow. This article discusses the short-term and long-term implications for the ninth seat staying vacant until after the election.

Associated Press September 9, 2020

Justice Dept. push into Trump case could prompt dismissal

Professor Steven Vladeck was quoted in three separate articles about how the Justice Department moved to replace Trump's legal team with government lawyers to defend him against a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll. Legal experts, including Vladeck, were skeptical of the federal government's effort to protect the president. Click for links to the CNN and New York Times articles. The Associated Press article is linked below.  

THINK August 26, 2020

Trump and Pompeo’s disregard for the Hatch Act is business as usual. That’s the problem.

Professor Stephen Vladeck wrote a piece for THINK regarding the Republican National Convention and it’s violations of the Hatch Act.

The New York Times August 19, 2020

Why Are Senate Republicans Playing Dead?

Professor Vladeck wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times regarding the Republicans action in the Senate.

CNN August 17, 2020

Homeland Security rebukes report that found top leadership appointments were invalid

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a CNN article regarding Homeland Security and successions of positions.

npr August 14, 2020

Government Watchdog Says Homeland Security Leaders Were Not Legitimately Appointed

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an NPR article regarding Cabinet vacancy and Homeland Security inconsistencies.

The New York Times August 14, 2020

Top Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, G.A.O. Says

Professor Stephen Vladeck’s tweet was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Homeland Security officials and the legality of their positions.