Tara Grove in the Media

Wall Street Journal April 18, 2026

Supreme Court’s Internal Tensions Spill Into Public View

Professor Tara Grove expresses her belief that during his speech at the University of Texas, Justice Clarence Thomas did not intend to disparage any member of the Supreme Court.

Separation of Powers Podbean April 13, 2026

Imposing Methods of Interpretation

As a guest star on "The Separation of Powers with Professor Chad Squitieri,"  Professor Tara Grove examines whether the Supreme Court possesses the constitutional power to mandate specific interpretive methodologies, such as textualism or originalism, for lower federal courts.

Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory Podcast March 5, 2026

Tara Leigh Grove on Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory Podcast

Featured on "Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory Podcast," Professor Tara Grove discusses her article “The Power to Impose Method,” where she advocates that the Supreme Court has a limited, bounded power to impose method on lower courts.

Bloomberg Law February 17, 2026

ICE Fight Reveals Congress’ Limits and Why Presidents Act Alone

Professor Tara Grove observes that presidents often feel compelled to act when Congress's lengthy rulemaking process stalls, which can be perceived as presidential power grabs.

Law360 December 2, 2025

Fed. Judges’ Public Spat With Justices May Undermine Courts

Professor Tara Grove maintains that, amid scrutiny of the Supreme Court's use of the emergency docket, the justices should avoid appearing overly responsive to public criticism.

The New York Times November 3, 2025

Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power

Professor Tara Leigh Grove comments on the decision Supreme Court justices must face to categorize President Trump's efforts to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every U.S. trading partner as the sanctioned use of emergency powers under a broad 1977 statute.

Texas Standard June 27, 2025

It’s decision day at SCOTUS

Professor Tara Leigh Grove discusses the impact that recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship may have on Texas and the nation, noting that the decisions leave many questions, particularly regarding broad forms of relief, undecided.

Texas Standard June 18, 2025

Play Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors

Professor Tara Leigh Grove explains how the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Tennessee's ban on access to puberty blockers for minors will make it harder for future challenges since it won't be treated as sex discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause.

The Washington Post June 1, 2025

Trump’s law firm sanctions, harshly rejected in court, still have impact

Professor Tara Leigh Grove describes efforts by the federal judiciary to apply existing law to a surge of complex cases brought on by the Trump administration, with many rulings still uncertain as litigation continues.

NPR April 28, 2025

‘If You Can Keep It’: America In Constitutional Crisis

Professor Tara Leigh Grove defines the situational factors that exist within a nation during a constitutional crisis and explains how it's difficult to know whether or not America is in that mode at the moment.

Texas Standard April 22, 2025

The Supreme Court orders Trump administration to stop deportations under Alien Enemies Act – for now

Professor Tara Leigh Grove comments on the Supreme Court’s pause on deportations of Venezuelan immigrants as a fast-moving, complex case that warrants continuing litigation in the coming weeks.

The Washington Post March 26, 2025

How Trump is blasting through norms and testing limits of his power

Professor Tara Leigh Grove distinguishes between a constitutional crisis and the current tumultuous legal landscape created by friction between the Trump administration and federal court orders.