Faculty in the Media

CBS Austin December 10, 2020

More states join Texas election lawsuit but legal experts don’t expect court to hear case

Professor H.W. Perry, Jr. was quoted in an article about the Texas' lawsuit over November 2020 elections.

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Government Technology July 14, 2021

Congress Asks Experts for Guidance on Facial Recognition

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition systems.

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PBS July 15, 2021

Why more women are dying in jails

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the rising number of female incarcerations and deaths in American jails.

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El Paso Times July 14, 2021

‘What they elected me to do’: El Paso delegation among Texas Democrats to leave state

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding the possibility of law makers receiving criminal charges.

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PolitiFact July 16, 2021

Is there ‘clear legal authority to handcuff’ truant Texas Democrats?

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article regarding interpretations of the Texas Constitution.

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Legal Talk Network July 15, 2021

House Arrest!

Professor Randall Erben is interviewed in a podcast regarding the Texas Legislature's parliamentary predicament.

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The Texas Tribune July 8, 2021

Almost 150 guards are staffing an empty Texas prison as state officials work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to use it for immigrants

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the relocating of guards of a Texas prison to immigration enforcement.

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Austin American-Statesman July 2, 2021

Sixth Street shooting turns scrutiny on DA José Garza, interim police chief Joseph Chacon

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the prosecution and criminal justice process following the shooting on Sixth Street in Austin.

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War on the Rocks July 5, 2021

The Cyber Arms Race

Professor Bobby Chesney joins the Horns of a Dilemma podcast for an episode on the increasing complexity and sophistication of attacks on U.S infrastructure and the challenges of defending against cyber attacks.

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ABA Journal June 22, 2021

Don’t call him ‘sir’: Law prof reflects on receiving honorary knight award from the UK

Professor Philip Bobbitt is quoted in an article regarding his new title being awarded honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.

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AP News July 5, 2021

EXPLAINER: Are evictions in Texas about to increase?

Professor Nelson Mock lends his expertise to the Associated Press in an explainer on evictions in Texas given that the federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31.

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The Texas Standard June 22, 2021

Pandemic-Related Delays Fatal For Texas Prisoners Approved For Parole

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the delay in release for parole-approved Texas prisoners.

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