Faculty in the Media

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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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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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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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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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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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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The Washington Post May 20, 2020

If Trump and Pence both get very sick, it’s not clear who would be president

Professor Sanford Levinson wrote an article about who would be the leader of the United States if both Trump and Pence came down with serious cases of coronavirus.

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The Texas Tribune May 19, 2020

Renters prepare for tough choices as eviction proceedings resume in Texas

Housing expert Professor Heather K. Way spoke to The Texas Tribune to provide insights regarding evictions amidst the COVID-19 financial crises.   

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Texas Observer May 18, 2020

Locked Out

In an article from the Texas Observer about how Texas prison officials ban visitation rights for incorrect or petty justification, Professor Michele Deitch lends her expertise on prison conditions and policies.

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Reuters May 18, 2020

New cases? Deaths? U.S. states’ reopening plans are all over the map

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Reuters article about individual states reopening across the United States and the impact that it will have for the spread of Covid-19.

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