Faculty in the Media

The Federalist Society June 4, 2021

Courthouse Steps Decision Webinar: CIC Services LLC v. Internal Revenue Service

Professor Susan Morse is in a podcast regarding a recent Supreme Court ruling about a case involving the Anti-Injunction Act and tax penalties.

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Austin American Statesman June 4, 2021

Residents, Travis County leaders weigh priorities in debate over building women’s jail

Professor Kathryn Dyer is quoted in an article regarding the debate of building a women's jail in Travis County.

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Texas Public Radio May 26, 2021

Texas passes restrictive abortion measures, effective in September

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on an episode of The Source regarding the new abortion restrictions in Texas.

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Ballotpedia News May 14, 2021

Texas voters will decide amendment prohibiting restrictions on religious gatherings and organizations in November

Professor and Alice McKean Young Regents Chair Emeritus Douglas Laycock is quoted in an article and podcast regarding the legality of prohibiting religious gatherings, coming after a ruling in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Bloomberg Law May 12, 2021

Health Legal disputes to live on despite HHS bid to skirt SCOTUS

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding legal health care disparities and President Biden's role in revoking prior approvals and rules.

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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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