Faculty in the Media

Texas Standard June 26, 2024

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in free speech case

Professor Tara Leigh Grove discusses the Supreme Court ruling on a Republican-led lawsuit related to social media censorship.

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The Academic Minute June 26, 2024

The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

Professor David Spence is featured on the Academic Minute, discussing his new book on climate politics and the future of climate policymaking.

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Bloomberg Law June 25, 2024

Obamacare Mandate Case Shifts After Appeals Decision

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on a federal appeals court's ruling on a nationwide block against preventive-care mandates under Obamacare.

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The Dallas Morning News June 24, 2024

Biden walks a political tightrope with his latest policies on immigration

Professor Elissa Steglich contributes to discussions on President Biden's immigration policy in light of the upcoming presidential election.

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Los Angeles Review of Books June 22, 2024

Eloquent Contentiousness: On “Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument”

Professor Ward Farnsworth is praised for his book, "Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument," which provides readers with key takeaways from the golden age of political and literary debate.

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Texas Standard June 21, 2024

Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun law in North Texas case

Professor Tara Leigh Grove highlights the significance of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Texas law that prohibits domestic abusers under protective orders from having firearms.

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Aussiedlerbote June 21, 2024

Despite a court ruling, Alex Jones’ Infowars persists, yet remains at risk of termination

Professor Jay Westbrook comments on the future of Alex Jones' Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, after the court granted him permission to liquidate his personal assets to pay off the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

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Bloomberg Law June 20, 2024

Billion Dollar Lawsuits: When Litigation Finance Met Mass Torts

Professor Linda Mullenix provides expert opinion on the emergence of mass tort litigation as a booming industry characterized by billion-dollar lawsuits and massive paydays.

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Austin American-Statesman June 18, 2024

Texas Ethics Commission requires social media influencers to disclose paid political posts

Professor Randall Erben's explanatory comments given during a Texas Ethics Commission meeting are repeated in an article on the unanimous decision to require influencers to disclose paid posts and videos as political advertisements.

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NPR June 18, 2024

Some undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens may be guarded from deportation

Professor Denise Gilman comments on the potential rush of applicants for permanent residency following President Biden's new executive actions on immigration.

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CNN June 14, 2024

Judge rejects bankruptcy plan for Alex Jones’ Infowars but allows him to liquidate his personal assets

In an article about Alex Jones' bankruptcy and liquidation case, Professor Jay Westbrook comments on the possibility that Infowars could be sold by the court-appointed trustee to pay some of the damages owed to the families of Sandy Hook victims.

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Dallas Morning News June 14, 2024

The false statement that Trump’s felony conviction bars him from the Texas ballot

In a PolitiFact feature, Adjunct Professor Mimi Marziani explains how former President Donald Trump's felony conviction does not bar him from the presidential ballot because that restriction only applies to state offices.

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