Faculty in the Media

Law 360 July 17, 2026

Denying Emergency Abortion Care Is A Liability Oversight

Professor Rachel Rebouché co-authored an analysis arguing that hospitals may face greater legal liability for withholding emergency abortion care than for providing it under state abortion bans.

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MS Now July 17, 2026

News Blanche testimony has providers bracing for federal abortion crackdown

Professor Rachel Rebouché suggests that enforcing the Comstock Act would reverse the Trump administration’s earlier position and could threaten access to both medication and procedural abortions.

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The Daily Texan July 17, 2026

All of a sudden without any support’: Supreme Court revokes Temporary Protected Status of immigrants from Haiti, Syria

Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich explains how ending Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria could disrupt the lives of longtime residents who have worked, invested, and become deeply rooted in U.S. communities.

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KUT News July 15, 2026

Camp Mystic moves flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy

Professor Angela Littwin explains that lawsuits tied to Camp Mystic's bankruptcy most likely will be resolved through the bankruptcy process rather than returning to separate courtrooms.

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The Regulatory Review July 14, 2026

A Voting Rights Catastrophe

Professor Joshua Sellers argues that the Supreme Court's decision in the Callais case weakens the remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act, making it more difficult to challenge voting practices that dilute minority voting power.

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Houston Chronicle July 13, 2026

Texas’ top election official’s departure ahead of midterm creates uncertainty

In an article on potential replacements for the Texas Secretary of State, Adjunct Professor Randall Erben weighs in on how a state constitutional provision could limit former state Rep. Nate Schatzline's legal eligibility for the position.

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Bloomberg Law July 13, 2026

EPA’s Truck Rule Extends Novel Approach to Cost-Benefit Analysis

Professor Tom McGarity notes that the EPA’s proposed truck emissions rule could face legal challenges because it monetizes industry compliance costs without attempting to monetize public health benefits.

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Washington Examiner July 13, 2026

‘Sea change’ in local reaction to data centers poses test for developers: ‘Power shift’

Lecturer Kevin Frazier discusses changing public attitudes toward data center development and the challenges facing AI infrastructure.

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The Center Square July 13, 2026

Op-Ed: Missed opportunities: What to learn from Washington’s AI Task Force

Lecturer Kevin Frazier argues that Washington’s AI Task Force focuses too heavily on limiting artificial intelligence and should instead support carefully regulated pilot programs that use AI to address challenges in mental health care, education, and public services.

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The Wall Street Journal July 10, 2026

Samuel Alito, a MAGA-Friendly Justice With a New Conservative Legal Vision

Professor Aaron Nielson comments on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's leadership style and influence in an article analyzing the justice's record and ideological posture.

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Law.com July 10, 2026

‘Stealth Overrulings’: Did the Supreme Court Overturn More Precedent Than It Claimed?

Professor Tara Grove discusses the Supreme Court's use of "stealth overrulings," noting that the court sometimes departs from precedent without explicitly acknowledging it.

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Health Affairs July 9, 2026

The Supreme Court Protected Generics. Now FDA Must Navigate The Aftermath

Professor Paul Gugliuzza examines how the Supreme Court's Hikima decision protects generic drug manufactures and argues the FDA should clarify its "skinny-label" approval process to reduce patent disputes and preserve access to affordable medicines.

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