Faculty in the Media

Joe Biden, with his left hand on a Bible and his right hand in the air, is sworn in as 46th president of the United States on Wednesday in Washington. Jill Biden is standing next to him, holding the Bible.

The Washington Post January 22, 2021

Biden became president at noon despite taking oath early, constitutional experts say

Professor Robert Chesney shared his expertise in an article for The Washington Post which examines when, precisely, Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States.

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President Joe Biden stands during a performance of the national anthem, during a virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington.

CNN Politics January 22, 2021

Biden’s solicitor general will play critical role in early efforts to undo Trump policies

Professor Steve Vladeck lends his expertise in an article investigating the role the solicitor general will play as President Biden replaces Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump wearing a navy jacket and a red tie, looking down at his iPhone in front of a microphone.

USA Today January 18, 2021

The self-pardon trap that may catch our rogue President Trump

Professor Jeffrey Abramson's latest op-ed for USA Today addresses the potential ramifications of a Presidential self-pardon.

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Ryan D. McCarthy wearing a navy jacket and yellow tie, in front of a microphone at the Department of Defense.

The New York Times January 15, 2021

Pentagon Moves to Block Exam of Tortured Guantánamo Prisoner

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in a New York Times article regarding the Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy's move to thwart a federal judge’s order for an independent examination of a mentally ill prisoner at Guantánamo Bay.

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CNN News screen displaying the words "breaking news" on the left showing Mitch McConnell wearing a suit, speaking at a hearing. The right shows the CNN news reporter speaking about the 2nd Trump Impeachment.

CNN January 14, 2021

Senate GOP torn over convicting Trump: ‘There’s no love lost’

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in a CNN article discussing the probability of Senate Republicans convicting Trump after he's left office.

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Portrait of William Belknap with a long beard, looking straight ahead, dressed in a uniform.

The New York Times January 14, 2021

Why Trump Can Be Convicted Even as an Ex-President

Professor Steve Vladeck's opinion piece for The New York Times breaks down the constitutionality of impeachment and why President Trump can and should be held accountable, even after he has left office.

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A man holding a United States flag and megaphone, wearing a fur hat with horns and blue face paint is shirtless standing on the top floor of the Senate Chamber during the Capitol Insurrection.

USA Today January 12, 2021

Capitol mob members could face more serious charges, prison time, as investigation unfolds

Professor Bobby Chesney is quoted in a USA Today article providing insight into the criminal charges that the rioters from the Capitol Hill insurrection may be facing.

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Portrait of Denise Gilman, wearing a pink blouse and a black blazer.

NBC January 12, 2021

Fact check: Mexico never paid for it. But what about Trump’s other border wall promises?

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an NBC article regarding Trump's border wall promises and the impact the wall has had on asylum seekers.

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Nancy Pelosi looking forward, wearing a red jacket and floral mask.

ABC News January 12, 2021

Democrats cite rarely used part of 14th Amendment in new impeachment article

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted by ABC in an article regarding Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which in theory, gives Congress the authority to bar public officials, who specifically took an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, from holding office if they "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the Constitution.

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The United States of America flag flying next to the United States Capitol building.

Just Security January 12, 2021

Impeachment, Incitement and What (Nearly) Happened on January 6th

Philip Bobbitt, Distinguished Senior Lecturer at Texas Law, penned an article for Just Security that explores what he thinks likely motivated President Trump's actions on Wednesday, January 6.

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Donald Trump with his right fist in the air, with a graphic of the United States flag hanging sideways above him.

The New York Times January 8, 2021

Have Trump’s Lies Wrecked Free Speech?

Professor Sanford Levinson lends his expertise in a New York Times Opinion piece which examines a debate that has broken out over whether the constitutional protection of the First Amendment has become a threat to democracy.

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The U.S. Capitol at night with the lights on, looking foggy.

The Texas Standard January 8, 2021

Capitol Protesters Could Face Charges Ranging From Criminal Trespass To Insurrection

Professor Steve Vladeck joins the Texas Standard to discuss potential legal consequences for members of the mob who forcefully entered the Capitol on Wednesday.

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