Faculty in the Media

The Orange County Register January 13, 2024

SCOTUS should uphold the Constitution by deciding the Colorado appeal on the law

Professor Charles Silver authors an opinion piece asserting why Donald Trump should be subject to the same eligibility requirements as all other presidential candidates.

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NPR January 12, 2024

Soon there’s going to be a new and easier way to buy into cryptocurrency

Professor Henry Hu cautions that government-regulated financial products are not necessarily risk-free after the Securities and Exchange Commission allowed investors to trade spot bitcoin ETFs.

More of: Henry T C Hu

The Washington Post January 12, 2024

Texas blocks feds from Rio Grande park in new escalation at border

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on a potential standoff between the federal and state government after Texas National Guard troops cut off U.S. Border Patrol agents' access to the Shelby Park riverfront, where many migrants have crossed into the United States.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

The Christian Science Monitor January 11, 2024

The Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster term

Professor Steve Vladeck's tweet, which claims that the Supreme Court's current docket is highly consequential and will land the Court in the middle of America's political wars, is referenced.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Houston Chronicle January 10, 2024

5th Circuit offers latest example of anti-abortion language in court rulings, experts say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper highlights issues in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' recent ruling on life-saving abortions in Texas, which obligates doctors to treat the fetus and the pregnant patient as separate individuals.

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NPR January 10, 2024

U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto

Professor Henry Hu emphasizes the significance of major investment firms, such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco, participating in the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.

More of: Henry T C Hu

The Academic Minute January 9, 2024

A Novel Approach to Decrease Drug Prices

Professor Melissa Wasserman is featured on the Academic Minute, discussing her research on the role of patent examinations in curtailing the rising cost of prescription drugs.

More of: Melissa Feeney Wasserman

ABA Journal January 8, 2024

Supreme Court once again ‘leapfrogging’ appeals court in decision to hear Idaho emergency abortion case

Professor Steve Vladeck'snewsletter One First was referenced in an article regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to hear a case involving Idaho's near-total abortion ban.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Washington Post January 7, 2024

Family-friendly drag queen faces hate and threats in hostile Florida

Professor Steve Vladeck notes Florida's aggressive legislative efforts against LGBTQ+ rights and their potential impact on First Amendment doctrine.  

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Kera News January 6, 2024

A Texas program pushes drivers to pay old tickets – and over 600,000 have lost their licenses

Adjunct faculty member Sarah Mae Jennings was quoted about how the new Texas Omnibase program, designed to spur compliance for traffic tickets, instead creates further barriers and debt for low-income people.

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Bloomberg Law January 6, 2024

Big Supreme Court Term Now Historic With Trump, Abortion Cases

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the significance of the current Supreme Court term, noting the percentage of decisions that could significantly impact American lives.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

CNN January 5, 2024

Supreme Court to decide if ER docs can perform necessary abortions

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the Supreme Court's decision of whether emergency room doctors can perform medically necessary abortions in states that prohibit them.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck