Faculty in the Media

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.

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El Paso Times July 14, 2021

‘What they elected me to do’: El Paso delegation among Texas Democrats to leave state

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding the possibility of law makers receiving criminal charges.

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PolitiFact July 16, 2021

Is there ‘clear legal authority to handcuff’ truant Texas Democrats?

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding interpretations of the Texas Constitution.

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Legal Talk Network July 15, 2021

House Arrest!

Professor Randall Erben is interviewed in a podcast regarding the Texas Legislature's parliamentary predicament.

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The Texas Tribune July 8, 2021

Almost 150 guards are staffing an empty Texas prison as state officials work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to use it for immigrants

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the relocating of guards of a Texas prison to immigration enforcement.

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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.

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Austin American-Statesman July 2, 2021

Sixth Street shooting turns scrutiny on DA José Garza, interim police chief Joseph Chacon

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the prosecution and criminal justice process following the shooting on Sixth Street in Austin.

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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.

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War on the Rocks July 5, 2021

The Cyber Arms Race

Professor Bobby Chesney joins the Horns of a Dilemma podcast for an episode on the increasing complexity and sophistication of attacks on U.S infrastructure and the challenges of defending against cyber attacks.

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AP News July 5, 2021

EXPLAINER: Are evictions in Texas about to increase?

Professor Nelson Mock lends his expertise to the Associated Press in an explainer on evictions in Texas given that the federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31.

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CNN June 23, 2021

Supreme Court rules California must pay private businesses to allow union access

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding a new Supreme Court ruling on California's unions.

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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.

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