Faculty in the Media

KWTX May 10, 2021

Texas House green lights police reform bills in George Floyd’s honor

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the Texas House signing off on bills that were originally a part of the Texas George Floyd Act.

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The Washington Post April 30, 2021

Opinion: The use of race- and sex-based data to calculate damages is a stain on our legal system

Lecturer Ronen Avraham coauthored an opinion piece about the need to revise how courts calculate tort damages, which are currently tainted by race and sex discrimination.

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Texas Tribune April 28, 2021

Texas lawmakers hope to exclude places of worship from emergency closures after COVID-19 pandemic shuttered doors

Public Interest Scholar Douglas Laycock is quoted in an article about how several state lawmakers are trying to change emergency closure rules for places of worship.

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The Hill April 21, 2021

Chauvin likely to face uphill battle in expected appeal

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article regarding the future of Derek Chauvin after his convictions for the murder of George Floyd.

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KXAN April 29, 2021

Austin police release video showing officer shooting, killing man

Wright C. Morrow Professor Jennifer Laurin was interviewed about Austin police video of the January 2021 fatal shooting of a man.

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KXAN April 21, 2021

Austin activists say Chauvin verdict offers hope for Mike Ramos case

Professor Jennifer Laurin commented on how the conviction of Derick Chauvin in Minnesota could possibly affect the case for the death of Mike Ramos in Austin.

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KVUE April 21, 2021

Austin-area leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Professor Jennifer Laurin was quoted in an article regarding the Derick Chauvin trial, and what is next for Chauvin after being convicted for the death of George Floyd.

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Texas Tribune April 20, 2021

Texas Republicans are vowing to defy any new federal gun rules. Experts say it’s largely a symbolic gesture.

Professor Sanford Levinson was quoted in article about a Texas republicans' reactions to a federal push for stronger gun regulations.

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Express News April 19, 2021

Would Prop B hold San Antonio police accountable or defund them? Both arguments are a stretch

Professor Julius Getman is quoted in an article regarding the arguments for and against San Antonio's Prop B.

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Business Insider April 12, 2021

Gun rights advocates are pushing to create Second Amendment sanctuaries in a bid to flout federal gun laws

Professor Sanford V. Levinson was quoted in a story about proposed legislation that would declare Texas as a gun rights sanctuary.

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KVUE April 7, 2021

Looking into Gov. Abbott’s ban on government-mandated ‘vaccine passports’

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding Governor Abbott's ban on government-mandated 'vaccine passports', which would require citizens to show they have been vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Austin-American Statesman March 31, 2021

Why anti-abortion advocates think the Texas ‘fetal heartbeat’ bill can survive a court challenge

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an Austin-American Statesman article regarding a recent anti-abortion bill and its possible impact.

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