Faculty in the Media

The Atlantic November 28, 2023

Why the Fifth Circuit Keeps Making Such Outlandish Decisions

Professor Steve Vladeck authors an article about the Fifth Circuit's reputation for favoring right-wing litigation and how it has affected the legal landscape.

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KXAN November 23, 2023

Austin City Council likely to take up activist calls for ‘transgender sanctuary city’ designation

Professor Randall Erben discusses how Austin's efforts to adopt protections for the transgender community could be affected by state leaders' recent efforts to override local laws.

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Bloomberg Law November 20, 2023

Judge Ho Defends Gun Rights Ruling After Justices’ Skepticism

Professor Tara Leigh Grove analyzes an opinion written by federal appellate judge James Ho, in which Ho expresses support for a Fifth Circuit ruling that the Supreme Court has recently signaled its reluctance to uphold.

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KVUE November 20, 2023

Police officer convictions in Texas shooting cases are rare

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains how the use of force is often justified in police accountability cases, leading to difficulties in convicting police officers.

More of: Jennifer E Laurin

Austin American-Statesman November 20, 2023

Texas police officers frequently acquitted even after social justice movement

Professor Jennifer Laurin discusses the challenges involved in prosecuting police officers, particularly in cases of on-duty lethal shootings.

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Slate November 17, 2023

Republicans Have a New Plan to Save the Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the unusual intervention attempt by Republican attorney generals from Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho in a lawsuit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Lawfare November 17, 2023

Making Sense of Casualty Counts in the Israel-Hamas War

Professor Adam Klein analyzes civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas war through the framework of the law of armed conflict.

More of: Adam I Klein

CNN November 16, 2023

Supreme Court says Florida can’t enforce anti-drag law

Professor Steve Vladeck commented on implications against anti-drag laws after Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett released statements about a recent ruling that blocks the law from taking effect.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Salon November 14, 2023

“Peak gaslighting”: Legal scholars shred Supreme Court’s spin on new “unenforceable” ethics code

Professor Steve Vladeck's tweets analyzing the Supreme Court justices' lack of incentives to comply with rules are referenced following the Court's adoption of an ethics code.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Business Insider November 16, 2023

Make America Build Again

Professor David Spence's work was referenced and Professor David Adelman was interviewed in an article about the problems surrounding the building of more housing in America, pointing to short permits and federal regulations, among others.

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The Dallas Morning News November 14, 2023

Texas bill to send undocumented migrants to Mexico might be unconstitutional, experts say

Professor Elissa Steglich questions the legality of pending legislation that would allow Texas to order undocumented migrants to return to Mexico, noting the need for affirmative recognition from the other sovereign nation.

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CNN November 14, 2023

Opinion: The Supreme Court code of conduct misses this big thing

Professor Steve Vladeck authors an opinion piece that raises concerns about the enforceability of the Supreme Court's new ethics code, which has no mechanism to ensure justices' compliance.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck