Faculty in the Media

Houston Public Media April 15, 2026

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick argues there is no separation of church and state in U.S. Constitution

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock explains that while the words "separation of church and state" do not appear in the Constitution, the idea is prevalent.

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Separation of Powers Podbean April 13, 2026

Imposing Methods of Interpretation

As a guest star on "The Separation of Powers with Professor Chad Squitieri,"  Professor Tara Grove examines whether the Supreme Court possesses the constitutional power to mandate specific interpretive methodologies, such as textualism or originalism, for lower federal courts.

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PBS' Amanpour & Company April 13, 2026

What Happened to the American Middle Class and Can We Restore It?

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins PBS' Amanpour and Company to discuss the history of the American middle class, its recent decline, and how Congress can restore it with intentional policies.

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WBEZ April 12, 2026

Trump’s deportation blitz last fall evokes painful memories of Latin American ‘disappearances’

Clinical Professor Ariel Dulitzky advocates for the documentation of past and current detention and deportation tactics by federal agents.

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The Daily Texan April 12, 2026

Trump administration proposes significant changes to NCAA deals

Director of Student Affairs/Lecturer Christopher Sokol discusses the intentions behind the Trump administration's recent executive order designed to overhaul the NCAA's current NIL model.

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The Bulwark / How to Fix It April 12, 2026

Zoning Laws Are Killing the Middle Class | How to Fix It

On "How to Fix It" with John Avlon, Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses the systematic challenges facing the American middle class—specifically in housing, education, and labor—and how political isrequired to restore the American institution.

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USA Today April 11, 2026

Texas excluded Islamic schools from voucher program, lawsuit says

Professor Steven Collis explains that whether religious discrimination within voucher programs violates the First Amendment has remained an unresolved and complex legal question for years.

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Fulcrum April 10, 2026

Build Better AI

AI Innovation and Law Professor Kevin Frazier authors an opinion encouraging the masses to test AI within their expertise and publicly disclose the results for successes and failures.

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Bloomberg Law April 10, 2026

Trump Uses Iran War to Justify Ramming Through Policy Changes

Professor Tom McGarity clarifies that agencies relying solely on the Iran war’s impact on affordability to justify regulatory actions are unlikely to succeed in court.

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Los Angeles Times April 9, 2026

Abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions

Professor Rachel Rebouché expresses her belief that there is an emerging consensus among voters in the United States against banning abortion.

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The Austin Chronicle April 9, 2026

D.A.’s Office Responds to Misconduct Claims in 2020 Protest Case

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains that prosecutors are only required to disclose information that is potentially favorable to the defense, not all internal discussions, and a violation would require proof that such favorable information was actually generated and withheld.

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Washington Examiner April 9, 2026

Trump’s AI framework is a good start. Here’s what’s missing to protect children

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier contends that while Trump’s AI framework is a good starting point, truly protecting children will require policies that empower parents with transparency and choice, rather than trying to eliminate all risks or relying solely on government mandates.

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