Faculty in the Media

The Intercept September 25, 2021

One Bill in Texas Legislature Would Ease Extreme Heat in Texas Prisons. Another Makes it Worse.

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the Texas Legislature's power over Texas prisons.

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CBC September 25, 2021

American political battle over immigration reaches a boiling point under a Texas bridge

Immigration Clinic Professor Elissa Steglich is quoted in an article regarding the immigration crisis at the Texas border.

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Houston Chronicle September 24, 2021

How out-of-state lawsuits could lead to a Supreme Court challenge for new Texas abortion law

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding lawsuits occurring from SB 8.

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NBC News September 23, 2021

Assaults, suicides, abuse: The challenges of changing jail culture

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the danger of jails and the changing jail culture.

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KXAN September 15, 2021

Tension in Texas: What is, and isn’t, allowed at ISD board meetings under state law

Professor Steven Collis was interviewed regarding the chaos in school board meetings regarding Covid protocols.

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MSN September 15, 2021

Former US intelligence and military officials charged in UAE hacking scheme

Professor Bobby Chesney is quoted in an article regarding former US intelligence who provided the UAE with computer hacking technology.

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Bloomberg Law September 23, 2021

What’s in a Number? For OSHA Vaccination Mandate, It’s Crucial

Professor Thomas McGarity is quoted in an article regarding vaccine mandates.

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AP News September 14, 2021

3 Former US Officials Charged in UAE Hacking Scheme

Professor Bobby Chesney is quoted in an article regarding a hacking scheme performed by members of US Intelligence.

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Bloomberg Government September 24, 2021

State Bans Spur Democrats to Abortion Vote

Professor Thomas McGarity is quoted in an article regarding disputes between Democrats and Republicans, especially between the new Texas abortion ruling and differences on vaccine and mask mandates.

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Texas Standard September 22, 2021

Why Lawsuits Against SB 8 Might Not Lead To A Supreme Court Showdown

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding lawsuits against SB 8 that may not make it to the Supreme Court.

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Galveston Daily News September 22, 2021

Galveston County school districts haven’t budged over mask rule threats

Professor Randy Erben is quoted in an article regarding school districts that are still requiring masks, even after the Texas government said that is not allowed.

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ABC News September 9, 2021

How the Texas abortion law may actually be enforced

Professor Charles Silver is quoted in an article regarding the Texas abortion law.

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