Faculty in the Media

The Houston Chronicle February 18, 2026

Worms in the porridge, despair in their eyes: Why are we still detaining kids at Dilley?

Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich speaks out about poor conditions at detention centers and affirms how damaging the deprivation of liberty is to children's well-being.

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Verfassungsblog February 17, 2026

Nationalization Nonsense

Professor Joshua Sellers pens an article that examines the Constitutional underpinnings of America's decentralized elections and the risks posed by nationalizing the election process.

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Bloomberg Law February 17, 2026

ICE Fight Reveals Congress’ Limits and Why Presidents Act Alone

Professor Tara Grove observes that presidents often feel compelled to act when Congress's lengthy rulemaking process stalls, which can be perceived as presidential power grabs.

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The Fulcrum February 13, 2026

We’re All Entrepreneurs Now: Learning, Pivoting, and Thriving the Age of AI

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier asserts an entrepreneurial spirit is necessary to be active in today's job market.

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America Trends Podcast February 11, 2026

The Middle Class and Its Long Fade: How Did We Get Here?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on the "America Trends" podcast, discussing the policies that created a time of economic prosperity and the decline we are facing today.

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The Texas Tribune February 10, 2026

Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman points out the positive impact resulting from the sudden rise in immigrants claiming their detention is illegal, as it draws attention to how arbitrary and illogical the immigration detention system is.

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Governing February 11, 2026

How a Pioneering State Could Lead Us to Transformative Tech

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier asserts that a pioneering state, created through the establishment of an office dedicated to technology adoption, could lead to the increased support of novel technologies such as AI and blockchain.  

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Texas Standard February 11, 2026

What legal questions are raised when someone shares an altered image? What if the White House shares it?

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier discusses the legality of publicizing AI-altered images without proper attribution and recent defamatory social media posts from the White House.

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The Texas Standard February 10, 2026

Untangling legal questions in the age of AI photo manipulation

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier offers his opinion to the Texas Standard on how contextual factors—such as the extent of manipulation, the sensitivity of subject matter, and the degree of reputational harm—lead to legal and ethical questions in the case of a manipulated arrest photo.

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Reporting Texas February 8, 2026

Dual Citizens in Texas Critical of Effort to Make Them Choose One Nationality

Clinical Professor Elissa C. Steglich explains that there are no legal grounds in current U.S. law to prohibit dual citizenship, following an Ohio senator's proposal of The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025.

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The Daily Texan February 8, 2026

Lt. Gov. releases list of priorities for upcoming legislative session

Adjunct Professor Randy Erben explains the purpose of investigations and hearings prior to the 2027 legislative session.

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The New England Journal of Medicine February 7, 2026

Drug Labels as Evidence of Patent Infringement — A Troubling Legal Trend

Professor Paul R. Gugliuzza argues the Supreme Court should take the opportunity with the case Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v. Amarin Pharma to clarify FDA-required labeling language rather than incorrectly treating it as infringement by label.

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