Faculty in the Media

Bloomberg Law October 11, 2023

Fifth Circuit Judge Adds Alternate Majority Opinion to Dissent

Adjunct professor Stacy Rogers Sharp weighs in on the unusual formatting of a dissenting opinion by Judge Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a death penalty case.

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Native America Calling October 11, 2023

Native domestic violence spotlight

In an episode of "Native America Calling," Professor Jeana Lungwitz speaks on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court session, where justices will hear arguments against a law that prevents people with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns.

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Swimming World Magazine October 9, 2023

Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times

A classic quote from Professor Ward Farnsworth about the science of words and why inspirational quotes can be so moving is referenced.

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KXAN October 6, 2023

Texas lawmakers to reconsider banning private employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Director of Advocacy Programs Mike Golden raises questions about Texas lawmakers' forthcoming legislation to ban private employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, including whether exceptions will be granted for certain businesses such as healthcare facilities.

More of: Mike Golden

Spectrum News 1 October 6, 2023

Immigration expert weighs in on effectiveness of border deterrence measures at state, federal levels

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman explains that harsh border policies don't meaningfully impact migrant flows because migrants prefer the risk of detention over the violent, dangerous situations from which they're fleeing.

More of: Denise L Gilman

The New Yorker October 4, 2023

How Do We Survive the Constitution?

"The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution," co-authored by Professor William Forbath, was reviewed as a “wonderfully counterintuitive” book in an essay addressing the Constitution and the rise of the right.

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Fort Worth Report October 4, 2023

Fort Worth artist cuts another’s work, stirring debate on creator’s rights, free speech

William C. Conner Chair in Law Oren Bracha explains how the Visual Artists Rights Act protects artists' "moral rights" after a Fort Worth artist caused a legal controversy by destroying another artist's work in a performance piece.

More of: Oren Bracha

1A from NPR October 4, 2023

What to expect from the new Supreme Court term

Professor Steve Vladeck is a guest on a podcast to discuss the new Supreme Court term and potentially significant cases the Court will hearing.

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Texas Standard October 2, 2023

The Supreme Court starts a new term this week. A lot of the big cases come out of Texas.

Professor Tara Leigh Grove identifies the most intriguing and potentially consequential cases on the Supreme Court's docket ahead of the new term.

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Bloomberg October 2, 2023

Supreme Court Has Pile of Cases From Conservative 5th Circuit

Professor Tara Leigh Grove provides a legal perspective to the 5th Circuit's approach to gun regulations in light of recent Supreme Court decisions.          

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The Guardian October 2, 2023

Abortion, guns, democracy: US rights at stake as supreme court term begins

Professor Steve Vladeck discusses how the Supreme Court's new term is expected to involve reviewing decisions made by lower federal courts, such as the 5th Circuit.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Austin-American Statesman October 2, 2023

‘Stand your ground’: How self-defense laws were used in murder trials in Travis County

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains Texas "stand your ground" laws after two recent Travis County murder trials tested the state's self-defense policies.

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