Faculty in the Media

Texas Governor Greg Abbott in front of an American flag

Texas Tribune August 27, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott can’t enforce mask mandate ban, he argues in court

Professor Randall Erben was quoted in an article about Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate ban and his various court battles with Texas cities, counties and public schools that have defied his ban.

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Anti-mask demonstrators outside Houston Independent School District building holding signs that say "Masks should be optional"

Houston Chronicle August 13, 2021

Harris County wins court order blocking Abbott’s ban on COVID-19 restrictions

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Harris County blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on local COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask mandates for school.

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Austin American-Statesman August 31, 2021

Donations for Abbott’s border wall dwindle, but political advantages remain

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an article regarding Abbott's border wall plans.

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Image of a letter with a zoom in of a highlighted section

KXAN August 31, 2021

How many criminal cases are being dropped by Travis County prosecutors?

Professor Brian Perez-Daple is quoted in an article regarding the current state of criminal cases in Travis County.

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Fox News August 31, 2021

Ted Cruz slams PolitiFact ‘false’ rating over absent Texas Democrats after state Supreme Court ruling

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding a controversial PolitiFact comment made on Ted Cruz's decisions on the proper discipline for Texas Democratic Legislators.

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The Hill August 31, 2021

Now is the time for bankruptcy venue reform

Professor Jay Westbrook co-authored an article regarding Chapter 11 Bankruptcy loopholes.

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Image of a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic

The New York Times August 31, 2021

Who Can Make You Get a Covid Vaccine?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding Covid-19 vaccination mandates that are becoming more prevalent.

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Gov. Greg Abbott speaking into a microphone

Spectrum News August 31, 2021

Federal judge temporarily halts Gov. Abbott’s migrant transportation order

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an article regarding Gov. Abbott's restrictions on transporting migrants.

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Women's Wear Daily August 31, 2021

Amazon Faces Labor Board Officer’s Findings It Interfered in Union Push

Professor Julius Getman is quoted in an article regarding Amazon's Union push.

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A red-washed design of the U.S. Constitution

The New York Times August 31, 2021

Thomas Jefferson Gave the Constitution 19 Years. Look Where We Are Now.

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding the progress and age of the United States Constitution.

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elDiario.es August 15, 2021

Large U.S. companies require their employees to get vaccinated before returning to office

Professor Mike Golden is quoted in an article on employee vaccination requirements that some American companies have established. (Article is in Spanish but "translate" option is available.)

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The Intercept July 21, 2021

His Conviction Was Overturned Amid Evidence Of Innocence. The Supreme Court Could Throw It All Out.

Professor Lee Kovarsky is quoted in an article regarding a controversial death row case.

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