Faculty in the Media

Reuters August 27, 2021

Analysis: Biden’s Supreme Court losses prompt more ‘shadow docket’ scrutiny

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about the use of shadow dockets in the Supreme Court by the conservative-majority.

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CNN August 28, 2021

Liberals used the courts to block Trump’s agenda. Republicans are using the same playbook against Biden.

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about conservative policies being utilized in lawsuits that seek to block President Joe Biden's executive branch actions.

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NPR August 26, 2021

Controversial Texas Law That Restricts Abortions Takes Effect In September

Professor Steve Vladeck was interviewed by NPR's Leila Fadel about the law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and whether or not it could it mean the end to Roe v. Wade.

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CNN August 24, 2021

Supreme Court won’t halt court order forcing Biden to revive ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about the Supreme Court declining the Biden administration's request to put on hold a lower court order requiring the revival of the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy.

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CNN August 19, 2021

I live in Texas and I am really angry

Professor Steve Vladeck authored an opinion article on CNN about his frustration regarding Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting government entities from requiring face masks, including the University of Texas at Austin.

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San Antonio Express-News August 17, 2021

A ‘Blue Alert’ sent a wave of panic across San Antonio last night

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about a 'Blue Alert' sent to phones all across San Antonio, which caused a deal of confusion.

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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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Justice Amy Coney Barrett at the White House, standing in front of a podium.

Slate August 13, 2021

Don’t Be Fooled by Amy Coney Barrett’s Performance of Moderation

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article about the conservative majority’s strategic use of the shadow docket to drag the law rightward under the guise of moderation.

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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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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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