Faculty in the Media

KERA News June 13, 2022

Religious freedom or ‘life safety?’ Clash over Dallas apartment complexes lands in federal court

Professor Steven Collis is interviewed about federal acts being used as protection against the application of city code and zoning violations that infringe on residents' right to religious freedom at a Dallas apartment complex.

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CNN June 8, 2022

“This is a matter of life and death” – Rep. Lee on the potential end of Roe v. Wade

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the implications of ending Roe v. Wade and what could happen to the future of healthcare and other human rights in a post-Roe society.  

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JD Supra June 9, 2022

A Look Inside UT Law’s U.S. Supreme Court Clinic

Professor Erin Busby reflected on her Supreme Court clerkship experience and spoke about the Texas Law Supreme Court Clinic on a podcast.

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The Nation June 7, 2022

Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback

Professor Thomas McGarity authors an article about the return of two former Trump administration officials to the campaign trail, recapping their Trump-era policies and controversial behaviors in response to ongoing elections.

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CNN June 2, 2022

US confirms military hackers have conducted cyber operations in support of Ukraine

Dean Designate Bobby Chesney provides background on various levels of governmental cyber operations in a news story about Cyber Command, the U.S. military’s hacking unit.

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NPR May 30, 2022

Abortion access questions, asked and answered

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was among the experts interviewed in a radio news story about the potential consequences of an overturned Roe v Wade, including whether embryos created for IVF would be included in the conversation.

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Forbes May 23, 2022

Book Review: Thomas O. McGarity’s ‘Demolition Agenda: How Trump Tried To Dismantle American Government, And What Biden Needs To Do To Save It’

Professor Thomas McGarity's book Demolition Agenda, which describes the effect of former President Donald Trump's hiring practices on health science, environmental science, and consumer protection agencies, is described in a review as "easy to read and thoroughly engaging."

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The Hill May 22, 2022

A lesson from the Ukraine war: Secure our semiconductor supply chains

Lecturer Adam Klein co-authors an opinion piece on the underestimated importance of semiconductors during wartime, and how a semiconductor supply chain shortage could put American national defense at risk.

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Route Fifty May 20, 2022

The Prosecutors Not Planning to Enforce Post-Roe Abortion Laws

Professor Randall Erben explained that only local prosecutors would be able to file charges in violation of post-Roe abortion laws, not state or officials from other counties.

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National Law Journal May 20, 2022

Should Law School Supreme Court Clinics Take Cases That Could Make “Bad” Law?

Professor Lee Kovarsky is quoted in an article about the debate about the role of law school clinics in the highly competitive hunt with law firms for Supreme Court cases.

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KRGV May 20, 2022

Energy law professor warns that high demand in power grid could impact maintenance

Professor David Spence explains the effect of the summer heat on the power grid in the Rio Grande Valley, and how fuel prices can be impacted.

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KVUE May 17, 2022

Corporate experts weigh in on future of health benefits amid potential Roe v. Wade overturn

Professor Mike Golden explains the impact of the Texas trigger law if Roe v. Wade is overturned, as well as potential consequences on employers and their healthcare policies.

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