Faculty in the Media

VitalLaw January 28, 2026

Senate Committee Hears Conflicting Views About Surveillance Reform, Privacy

Senior Lecturer Adam Klein advocates for the reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , which allows U.S. intelligence agencies to monitor communications of foreigners overseas who are considered national security threats.

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CATO Institute January 27, 2026

AI Is Transforming the Economy—Not Destroying It

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier urges legislators to stop pointing fingers at AI as causing economic concerns and instead empower Americans to succeed in the labor market by creating new jobs and adapting to new technology.  

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The Texas Tribune January 27, 2026

AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans

Professor Rachel Rebouché calls into question how differences in the language of Delaware and New York's abortion "shield laws" may lead to an alternative outcome for the lawsuit against a Delaware nurse practitioner compared to previous cases.

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CBS Sports January 27, 2026

Darian Mensah transfers from Duke: Legal experts weigh in on contract dispute, long-term NIL ramifications

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider comments on the possible outcomes of a Duke University football player breaking his NIL contract, which resulted in a lawsuit filed by the institution.

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Washington Examiner January 23, 2026

Doubts abound about proposed dual citizenship ban

Professor Sanford Levinson predicts that the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, which would make it illegal for Americans to hold dual citizenship, is highly unlikely to pass, yet notes that it raises fundamental issues about what it means to be a citizen.

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ABC12 News January 23, 2026

Social conservatives beg Trump for abortion pill crackdown

Professor Rachel Rebouché comments on the effects of the recent senate hearing on abortion pill availability.

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CNN January 23, 2026

‘Mr. President, it’s now time’: Social conservatives beg Trump for abortion pill crackdown

Professor Rachel Rebouché observes that a recent Senate hearing over medication abortion was intended to overcome the Trump administration's indifference and provoke a stronger reaction.

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The Federal Drive January 21, 2026

With a new executive order clearing the path for federal AI standards, the question now is whether Congress will finish the job

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier joins a podcast to discuss the balance of AI regulatory power between states and the federal government following a recent executive order that challenges state AI laws.

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City Journal January 20, 2026

It’s Not Just Minnesota—Fraud Is Everywhere

Professor Charles Silver co-authors a piece surveying the landscape of healthcare fraud and outlines how public officials can address it.

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The Bond Buyer January 20, 2026

Bonds feature in Texas AG’s legal opinion against MWBE programs

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben comments on the advisory nature of attorney general opinions in response to the recent statements regarding Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation.  

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The Chuck ToddCast January 19, 2026

Interview w/ Mechele Dickerson – Does America Need A Middle Class New Deal?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on "The Chuck ToddCast" to discuss the research and rationale underpinning the policy recommendations and insights provided in her latest book, "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream."

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The Texas Tribune January 19, 2026

Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben notes that Paxton’s opinion regarding diversity and equity is not legally binding and that issuing it without a formal request was unusual.

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