Faculty in the Media

Courthouse News Service December 7, 2023

Lipan Apache ask Fifth Circuit for protection of sacred site

Clinical professor John Greil analyzes a lawsuit against the city of San Antonio for beginning construction in a sacred area and violating religious freedom, a case for which he is representing the plaintiffs.

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The 19th December 7, 2023

New Hampshire’s proposed 15-day abortion ban would effectively outlaw the procedure

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on New Hampshire's proposed 15-day abortion ban, noting that there is no detectable pregnancy at 15 days.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Hoodline December 1, 2023

UT Austin Legal Wizards Conjure Billions in Savings by Reforming Drug Patent Process

Professor Melissa Wasserman's research, which proposes that giving patent examiners more time to review patent applications on drugs could save consumers billions, is featured.

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Axios Dallas November 29, 2023

Why Elon Musk’s X sued Media Matters in Fort Worth, Texas (of all places)

Professor Steve Vladeck comments that the reason Elon Musk's X Corp. lawyers chose Fort Worth to file a defamation lawsuit was the likelihood of drawing a sympathetic judge.  

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Bloomberg Law November 29, 2023

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Abortion Ban

Professor Elizabeth Sepper joins Bloomberg Law Podcast to discuss a case challenging the near-total ban on abortion in Texas.

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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.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

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.

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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