Faculty in the Media

Houston Chronicle April 25, 2024

What does state law say about the pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin? Here are the details.

Professor Steven Collis, director of the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center, explains the limits of free speech protections on public university campuses and discusses the various factors that determine the legality of campus protests.

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The Wall Street Journal April 25, 2024

Donald Trump’s Immunity Case: What to Know as Supreme Court Hears Arguments

Professor Tara Leigh Grove contributes to discussions about former President Donald Trump's immunity case, commenting on the significance of the Supreme Court's verdict and the timing of their decision.

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Psychology Today April 24, 2024

Learn How to Argue from the Masters

Professor Ward Farnsworth's new book, Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument, is reviewed. The review points out that a culture of debate seems to have different psychological foundations, with an underlying commitment to an unspoken ethic or mindset—a background sense that everyone on both sides is part of an enterprise characterized by dignity.

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Bloomberg Law April 24, 2024

Justices Skeptical of Allowing Emergency Abortions

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on Idaho's near total ban on abortion, explaining the conflict between the state and federal laws that govern emergency care.

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Texas Standard April 24, 2024

Smokehouse Creek wildfire victims line up lawsuits against utility

Professor Charles Silver discusses the Smokehouse Creek wildfire, explaining whether the victims can expect to be compensated for their losses.

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KXAN April 24, 2024

Junk fees growing in Texas apartments, according to recent study

Clinical Professor Heather Way comments on the growing issue of junk fees in Texas apartments, discussing the alarming effects it is having on housing affordability.

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Mother Jones April 24, 2024

These Conservative Christian Lawyers Are Helping States Defend Their Abortion Bans

Professor Steve Vladeck raises ethical concerns over Idaho attorney general Raul Labrador's hiring of the Alliance Defending Freedom to represent the state of Idaho in several court cases.

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NPR April 24, 2024

What to watch for at the Supreme Court presidential immunity arguments

Professor Lee Kovarsky contributes to the NPR program "All Things Considered," discussing the federal election interference case against former president Donald Trump.

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Axios Austin April 24, 2024

1 big thing: COVID’s prison death toll

Professor Michele Deitch provides insight on increased mortality in U.S prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing attention to the lack of accessible healthcare.

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San Antonio Express-News April 23, 2024

Report: Rising number of ‘junk fees’ burden Texas renters

Clinical Professor Heather Way sheds light on the lack of transparency from landlords when it comes to hidden junk fees in rental housing. A January 2024 report by Way and three students in the Housing Policy Clinic also was referenced.

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Austin American-Statesman April 23, 2024

Counsel at first appearance is constitutional right. Travis County should honor it.

Adjunct Professor Sarah Mae Jennings co-authored an opinion piece about the constitutional right to counsel at first appearance and Travis County's failure to protect this right.

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ProPublica April 23, 2024

New Legislation Would Expand Access to Disaster Relief, Provide Help With Titles for Large Number of Black Landowners

Clinical Professor Heather Way comments on a new legislative package that aims to provide support and funding for heirs’ property owners.

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