Faculty in the Media

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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Rep. Katie Porter speaking in front of a blue backdrop

Government Executive April 24, 2021

Are reforms to the federal vacancies act still needed under President Biden?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding reforming the rules on acting officials to address loopholes in the federal vacancies act.

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Derek Chauvin being handcuffed after his convictions

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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Prof. Laurin wearing mask, commenting on police video in background

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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CNN April 23, 2021

Supreme Court ruling will make it easier to sentence juveniles to life sentence without parole

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding a Supreme Court ruling that would make sentencing juveniles to life without parole an easier task.

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Professor Jennifer Laurin speaking on kxan during an interview

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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Judge standing behind a podium, speaking into a microphone

CNN April 21, 2021

Supreme Court tosses out another Republican 2020 election challenge

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding several Republicans challenging election rules in Pennsylvania.

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Protestors outside of the Texas Capitol building during the reading of Derick Chauvin's verdict

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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