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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MSNBC May 5, 2021

Republicans say court packing is ‘unconstitutional.’ They’re wrong.

Professor Steve Vladeck wrote an opinion column regarding how Republicans are wrong when they claim that court packing is unconstitutional.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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