Faculty in the Media

Austin-American Statesman May 6, 2022

Abbott eyes migrant education fight

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Governor Abbott's potential challenge of the Supreme Court ruling that offers free public school ruling to all children in the United States, including those of undocumented immigrants.

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The New York Times May 5, 2022

Texas Governor Ready to Challenge Schooling of Migrant Children

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article on the potential implications that Justice Alito's draft opinion on Roe v. Wade could have on other Supreme Court cases, such as Plyler v. Doe.

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The Hill May 5, 2022

To understand life after Roe v. Wade, look to Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authors an opinion piece about what could happen if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, reflecting in part on what has occurred in Texas since its highly restrictive abortion law went into effect.

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Market Screener May 4, 2022

Abortion leak exposes Supreme Court in disarray

Professor Elizabeth Sepper gives her opinion in an interview on how politics and public opinion have taken a stronger grasp of the Supreme Court than ever before.

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Los Angeles Times May 4, 2022

Column: Why we need term limits for Supreme Court justices

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted about the popularized idea of an enforced term limit for Supreme Court justices. The quote was presented at a roundtable discussion hosted by Levinson and the Texas Law Program on Constitutional Studies.

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Bloomberg Law May 4, 2022

Alito Draft Would Allow for Sweeping State Action on Abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article discussing the leaked SCOTUS document sharing the idea of a rational basis test for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and how this potential standard may strip away abortion rights even in cases of exception.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

The New York Times May 3, 2022

Inside Politico’s Historic Scoop

In regards to Politico's groundbreaking article that exposed the Roe v. Wade draft, Professor Lucas Powe gives a quote on how unusual it is for such an important draft opinion being leaked, and the standard of loyalty that should exist within the Supreme Court.

More of: Lucas A Powe Jr.

Austin American-Stateman May 3, 2022

UT Austin releases 10-year plan to become ‘highest impact’ public research university

Professor Bobby Chesney shares information on UT Austin's new 10-year "Change Starts Here" plan as one of the three faculty leaders who is serving on the plan's advisory committee.

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USA Today May 3, 2022

What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What we know about Supreme Court’s leaked draft

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into the current legality of abortion in a news story about the Supreme Court's leaked draft that could potentially lead to Roe v. Wade being overturned?

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

KHOU 11 May 3, 2022

Constitutional law experts answer your questions about SCOTUS draft opinion leak

Professor Lucas Powe is interviewed on the recent leak of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade draft ruling, and what it means for the future of the American justice system.

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Bloomberg Law May 3, 2022

Strings Attached to Bankruptcy Loans Persist, Irking Creditors

In an article about the increase in debtor-in-possession loans by bankruptcy lenders,  Professor Jay Westbrook is quoted about the positive and negative effect that bankruptcy laws can have.

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KUT Radio May 2, 2022

Efforts to unionize bring Austin Starbucks workers together

Professor Ana Avendano is quoted in an article about the unionization of Starbucks employees in Austin, sharing the background of “right to work” laws.

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