Faculty in the Media

Men raise their fists together in a show of protest solidarity

BBC July 23, 2020

Is it legal to send federal forces into US states?

Professor Robert Chesney provided his legal expertise as he was quoted in a BBC article on whether or not it is legal to send federal forces to protests in various US states.

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Police in riot gear; an officer holds a clear shield with POLICE emblazoned on it

The New York Times July 23, 2020

How Trump’s Use of Federal Forces in Cities Differs From Past Presidents

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Trump’s use of federal forces and the history of federal authority.

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A woman wearing a COVID mask stands in a darkened apartment, in front of sliding glass doors looking onto a patio

Texas Tribune July 22, 2020

Undocumented immigrants behind on their rent are self-evicting across Texas

In a Texas Tribune article, Professor Parra-Davila was quoted on her insight on undocumented immigrants who are behind on their rent ‘self-evicting’ before they can face pressure from their landlords and further legal trouble.

A person sets fire to a United States flag

Associated Press July 21, 2020

Federal agents, local streets: A ‘red flag’ in Oregon

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an associated press article about the deployment of federal agents in the protests in Oregon in an article by the Associated Press.

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Protestors at night stand near a fire burning at the base of a statue pediment

The Washington Post July 17, 2020

The Oregon governor wants federal officers out of Portland. Trump officials won’t listen. Why?

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the controversy and legality of the federal officers’ making an appearance in Portland, Oregon.

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Harvard Law Review July 13, 2020

Coronavirus, Civil Liberties, and the Courts: The Case Against “Suspending” Judicial Review

Professor Stephen Vladeck co-authored a Harvard Law Review article regarding the constitutional constraints and changes to judicial review during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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CNN July 6, 2020

Supreme Court says states can punish Electoral College voters

Following a Supreme Court ruling that states can punish members of the electoral college when they break a pledge to vote for the state’s popular vote winner, Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a CNN article, providing his expertise on the topic.

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CNN June 29, 2020

John Roberts sides with liberals on Supreme Court to block controversial Louisiana abortion law

Professor and CNN Supreme Court Analyst Stephen Vladeck offered his expertise, as he was quoted in a CNN article, to why John Roberts chose to side with the liberal-leaning judges in the recent Louisiana abortion law debacle.

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CNN June 29, 2020

Supreme Court turns away challenge to federal executions by lethal injection

Professor and CNN Supreme Court Analyst Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an article about the Supreme Court’s decision to turn away a major challenge to the lethal injection protocol the federal government institutes.

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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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