Faculty in the Media

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.

Senator Mike Braun speaking into a microphone

ABC News June 23, 2020

Senate Republican bucks party and president on law enforcement immunity

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in an ABC news article regarding the Senate bill limiting qualified immunity for cops.

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CNN June 20, 2020

Can Trump fire and replace US Attorney for SDNY?

Professor Stephen Vladeck joined in a discussion on CNN regarding whether Barr can fire Berman, whether the President can fire Berman, and other constitutional reasons and answers.

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Donald Trump shaking hands with Chief Justice John Roberts

The Washington Post June 19, 2020

Trump has no patience for legal intricacies. The Supreme Court is all about them.

Professor Stephen Vladeck’s comments were included in a Washington Post piece about how the Supreme Court and Trump’s relationship has been impacted by the recent DACA ruling.

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Donald Trump holds his hand out towards the camera while looking away

CNN June 18, 2020

Another bad day for Trump at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in a CNN article about the recent Supreme Court cases, and the contradictory responses from the justices.

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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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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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CNN June 16, 2020

Fact-checking Trump and Barr’s attacks on John Bolton’s book

Professor Stephen Vladeck offered his expertise as a CNN legal analyst to fact-check whether Trump and Barr can legally prohibit John Bolton’s book from being published and sold.

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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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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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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.

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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