Faculty in the Media

Houston Chronicle August 31, 2021

Fact check: Will Texas Democrats be ‘put in leg irons’ when they return to D.C.?

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in a fact check article regarding the future for Texas Democrats upon arrival back to Texas.

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Click2Houston July 21, 2021

Texas Supreme Court may decide next plot twist in the Democratic walkout, and the fate of 2,100 state employees

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article regarding the current state of the Texas Legislature.

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Bloomberg July 13, 2021

Texas Democrats’ D.C. Escape Plan Has Limited Staying Power

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding Texas Democrats' who left the state in an attempt to delay and stop the Republican legislation.

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The New York Times July 6, 2021

Attempted Hack of R.N.C. and Russian Ransomware Attack Test Biden

Professor Bobby Chesney is quoted in an article regarding the attempted cyberattack of the Republican National Committee.

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CBS Austin December 10, 2020

More states join Texas election lawsuit but legal experts don’t expect court to hear case

Professor H.W. Perry, Jr. was quoted in an article about the Texas' lawsuit over November 2020 elections.

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Government Technology July 14, 2021

Congress Asks Experts for Guidance on Facial Recognition

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition systems.

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PBS July 15, 2021

Why more women are dying in jails

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the rising number of female incarcerations and deaths in American jails.

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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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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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