Faculty in the Media

A hand holds a copy of the Constitution up in the air

The Hill June 30, 2020

Time to update the language of the Constitution

Professor Richard Albert contributed an op-ed to The Hill about a need to update the Constitution by changing the racist and gendered rhetoric to language that correctly reflects today’s more inclusive nature.

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Protestors with pro-life signs stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

The Atlantic June 26, 2020

What the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Means

Professor Cary Franklin offered her expertise as she was quoted in The Atlantic about what the impact of the Supreme Court in the decision of June Medical Services v. Russo means for abortion rights in America.

Harris County recovery czar Armando Walle, Judge Jeremy Brown, and Houston recovery czar Marvin Odum deliver an update outside of a courtroom

Houston Public Media June 24, 2020

As COVID-19 Continues to Spread, Harris County Courts Are Moving Forward With Evictions

Professor Heather Way spoke to Houston Public Media to explain how she is tracking eviction policies around the state and analyzing the 17th emergency order, that can postpone proceedings for evictions in Texas.

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Houses on a street in the late afternoon

Texas Tribune June 26, 2020

As evictions resume in Texas, unemployed renters have few options

In a Texas Tribune article, Professor Parra-Davila is quoted as she offers insight regarding the complex eviction process in Texas, especially during the months of Covid-19.

Anti-contact tracing protestors hold signs

The Dallas Morning News June 17, 2020

Will conservative campaign against contact tracing undermine Texas’ efforts to stop COVID-19?

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in The Dallas Morning News as he offered his expertise on what the possible results of a Houston lawsuit to stop Covid-19 contact tracing, which is essential in curbing the virus’s spread.

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Portrait of Professor Erben, wearing a bright orange tie

The Daily Beast June 17, 2020

Texas Cities Are Trapped in Guv’s Reopening- No Matter the Cost

Professor Erben offers his experience and expertise as he is quoted in an article regarding local law and the governor’s powers during the pandemic.

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A protestor holds a transgender pride flag

The New York Times June 13, 2020

Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights

Professor Elizabeth Sepper offered her expertise as she was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Transgender rights within health care.

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A stamped envelope bearing the mark Official Mail-in Ballot

Houston Chronicle June 9, 2020

Texas voters will decide for themselves if they need mail-in ballots for July runoffs

Professor Joseph Fishkin offered his expertise as he was quoted on election law to an article from the Houston Chronicle about Texas voters deciding to use mail-in ballots in the upcoming elections.

Handcuffs being unlocked while a prisoner extends hands through a hole in a grated cell door

USA Today June 10, 2020

Let them out: Advocates want inmates granted parole freed as COVID-19 stalks prisons

Professor Helen Gaebler was quoted in a USA Today article about how inmates granted with parole should be freed as Covid-19 infects prisons at rapid rates.

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The Washington Post June 5, 2020

Humvees, helicopters and the National Guard: D.C. officials push back on show of federal force on city streets

Professor Robert Chesney was referenced in a Washington Post article about D.C. officials responding to the use of federal troops in local demonstrations.

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Men in riot gear stand in a line outside the White House

Dallas Morning News June 5, 2020

Riot forces at White House include tactical teams wearing insignia from Texas federal prisons

Professor Michele Deitch offered her expertise as she was quoted in a Dallas Morning News article regarding the protests occurring all around the country.

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Professor Chesney in an open collar blue button-down shirt

Reuters June 1, 2020

Explainer: can Trump send the U.S. military to quell violence at protests?

Professor Robert Chesnsey was quoted in a Reuters article regarding the legality of Trump sending the military to protests.

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