Faculty in the Media

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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The Washington Post May 28, 2020

House effort to pass surveillance overhaul collapses after Trump tweets and pushback from DOJ

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the senate-passed legislation overhauling national security powers.

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KHOU11 May 28, 2020

Can businesses require you to wear a mask or face covering?

Texas Law Professor Randy Erben was interviewed by KHOU11 and uses his constitutional expertise to examine Abbott’s COVID-19 rulings.

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A woman holds a fluorescent green sign reading "He's not just a number, he's my husband"

Dallas Morning News May 28, 2020

Ten thousand Texas prisoners approved for parole sit behind bars amid coronavirus pandemic

Professor Helen Gaebler represents parole eligible inmates and was quoted in a Dallas Morning News article regarding COVID-19 in prisons.

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Illustration of proper ways of wearing a COVID-19 mask

Reform Austin May 28, 2020

Masks Become Political Symbols in Texas

Professor Richard Albert’s expertise is quoted in a Reform Austin article to understand how wearing a mask went from being a tool for saving lives to also being a symbol of political sides.

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A man wearing a COVID mask ladles stew from a large commercial cooking pot

KXAN May 27, 2020

Amid pandemic and unemployment, immigrants dealing with host of other issues

Professor Elissa Steglich was quoted regarding the effect that the coronavirus has on immigrants in Texas.

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