Faculty in the Media

The Harris County jail from above with surrounding buildings and river, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in downtown Houston.

Houston Chronicle January 7, 2021

Vague standards, weak enforcement endanger Texas jail inmates, government watchdog finds

Professor Michele Deitch was quoted in a Houston Chronicle article about the state government watchdog's findings that the jail commission is failing to provide needed oversight of local jails and that it “has not proactively updated standards to keep pace with dynamic jail environments.”

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A protest in Texas with individuals crossing the street, holding posters, with one individual in the center holding a large rainbow flag.

Texas Standard December 14, 2020

Report: A Texas Code Violates The Human Rights Of Transgender People With Felonies

Prof. Ariel Dulitzky was interviewed by the Texas Standard regarding the new report from the Human Rights Clinic arguing that the TDCJ's adherence to the Texas Family Code violates human rights.

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President Joe Biden speaking in front of microphones, wearing a black jacket and a red tie in front of a blue background and American flags.

PBS December 14, 2020

The challenges Biden will face on immigration reform

Prof. Denise Gilman was quoted in a PBS article regarding immigration and the challenges that President-elect Joe Biden will face as he attempts to implement immigration reforms.

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A row of large solar panels lay in a grassy field.

Texas Standard December 14, 2020

From Fracking To Renewables, What Texans Can Expect From Biden Energy Policy

Prof. David Spence was interviewed by the Texas Standard regarding the environmental policy changes President-elect Joe Biden may enact.

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Youtube thumbnail screenshot of a Zoom call of Prof. Steven Collis on the top left screen, Nelson Tebbe on the top right screen, and Eugene Volokh on the bottom center screen.

Reason November 23, 2020

Conversation on Free Speech and Inequality Between Prof. Nelson Tebbe (Cornell) and Me

Prof. Steven Collis and the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center's event on free speech and inequality was featured on Reason.

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Portrait of Professor Laycock, wearing glasses and a red tie.

NPR November 26, 2020

Supreme Court Bars New York’s Pandemic-Related Restriction On Religious Gatherings

Professor Douglas Laycock was interviewed in an NPR segment about New York's attempt to limit attendance for religious gatherings in order to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Cover photo of a KVUE video, with the Austin skyline in a faded orange as the background. The title "Racial Equality, Building a Better Austin" is bolded in the center.

KVUE November 25, 2020

Racial Equality: Building a Better Austin for Latinos – Part Two

Prof. Heather Way was quoted in an article analyzing gentrification and housing inequalities in East Austin.

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The United States Supreme Court building.

The Washington Post November 20, 2020

Republicans are arguing against the Framers’ original intent

Prof. Sanford Levinson was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the Framers' original intent in regards to immigration.

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Paper documents of a U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

The Regulatory Review November 21, 2020

Reforming Federal Income Tax

Prof. Calvin H. Johnson lent his expertise to The Regulatory Review for an article discussing federal income taxes and the alteration of wealth taxes.

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Texas Standard November 12, 2020

Texas Standard For November 12, 2020

Prof. Randall Erben joined the Texas Standard to discuss how most of the recent justices on the Texas Supreme Court were appointed, rather than elected by voters.

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Portrait of Norma V. Cantú with pink background.

KVUE November 12, 2020

Meet Mary & Norma, the 2 UT Austin professors on Joe Biden’s transition team

KVUE reported on Prof. Norma Cantú's recent appointment to President-elect Joe Biden's Department of Education team.

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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette November 12, 2020

Near deadline, TikTok deal in limbo

Prof. Robert Chesney was quoted in a Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette article regarding TikTok and the Trump Administration's deadline.

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