Faculty in the Media

The United States Supreme Court building.

Reason November 20, 2020

Amicus Brief in the Congressional Apportionment Case Currently Before the Supreme Court

Professor Ilya Somin of George Mason University penned an op-ed for Reason summarizing and explaining the amicus brief he recently co-filed with Prof. Sanford Levinson. The brief explains why they believe the Trump administration's efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the apportionment count for allocating seats in the House of Representatives goes against the text and original meaning of the Constitution.

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Portrait of Michele Deitch, wearing glasses, a blue blazer, and a blue necklace.

CNN November 11, 2020

Texas becomes the first US state with more than 1 million Covid-19 infections

Prof. Michele Deitch was quoted in a recent CNN article, regarding her recent study uncovering the devastating toll that COVID-19 has taken on Texas prisons.

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NPR November 15, 2020

At Least 231 People In Texas Jails And Prisons Have Died From COVID-19, Study Finds

Prof. Deitch joined NPR's Weekend Edition to discuss her recent study on the devastating toll that COVID-19 is taking on Texas prisons.

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Joe Biden standing in a mask, wearing a red tie and navy suit.

Bloomberg Green October 17, 2020

Biden’s Clean Grid Would Choke Gas, Even Without Fracking Ban

Professor David Spence was quoted in a Bloomberg Green article about Biden’s clean-energy policies and how they would affect gas even though there is no ban on fracking.

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K3 News November 10, 2020

UT Law professor says health care system hangs in balance as Supreme Court decides fate of Affordable Care Act

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article about the Affordable Care Act and potential changes to Texas healthcare.

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Fox News November 9, 2020

ObamaCare faces another Supreme Court test with bolstered conservative majority

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted in an article regarding an ObamaCare lawsuit that was blocked by the White House.

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President Trump holding a red Make America Great Again hat, stepping out of a black car.

Reuters November 9, 2020

Explainer: How and when will Trump leave office?

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Reuters article regarding President Trump's objections to Biden's transition into power.

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Vice November 2, 2020

Migrants at the Mexico Border Aren’t Counting on a Biden Win to Change Their Fate

Professor Stephanie Leutert was cited in a Vice article about asylum seekers on the U.S.-Mexico border not having faith in Biden to change their chances for asylum, relying on God rather than the presidential candidates for help.

Profs Laycock and Collis cited in U.S. District Court Northern District of New York Soos v Cuomo Order

Professors Douglas Laycock and Steven Collis's work, Generally Applicable Law and the Free Exercise of Religion, was cited in the U.S. District Court Northern District of New York October 30 order in Soos v Cuomo.

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Law enforcement personnel and military vehicles are seen as protesters rally against the death of George Floyd.

US News October 27, 2020

Explainer: Can Trump Call in Troops to Quell Election Day Unrest?

A recent US News article regarding the constitutionality of President Trump bringing in troops to American cities during protests quoted Professor Robert Chesney.

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Still from Fox News segment on Amy Coney Barrett, as she is seated at a desk during the confirmation hearing.

Fox News October 14, 2020

Republicans downplay odds of Supreme Court repealing ObamaCare at Barrett confirmation hearing

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted in a Fox News article about how Senate Republicans downplayed the odds of the Supreme Court repealing the Affordable Care Act at Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing.

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PBS Poll of Partisan Support for Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation

PBS News Hour October 15, 2020

Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they’re voting in record numbers

Professor Lucas Powe was cited in a PBS News Hour article about voter turn out and where Americans stand on Amy Coney Barrett.

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