Faculty in the Media

Austin American-Statesman July 6, 2023

‘Outside’ report? Law firm that wrote it to defend Ken Paxton was paid $500K by Texas AG

Professor Mike Golden questions the validity of a report released by Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to defend his innocence, noting that it serves more as an advocacy piece than an investigative report.

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Texas Standard July 5, 2023

Supreme Court rules 6-3 to make it easier for businesses to deny service to LGBTQ people

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into the Supreme Court's ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis and how the case weakens the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.

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The Los Angeles Times July 5, 2023

Opinion: With its 303 Creative decision, the Supreme Court opens the door to discrimination

Professor Elizabeth Sepper pens an opinion piece criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to allow a web design company to deny services to same-sex couples and warns that the Court's reasoning could extend to discrimination on the basis of race, disability, sex and religion.

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The National Law Journal July 5, 2023

Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority Flexes Muscles as Term Drew to Close

Professor Tara Leigh Grove rebuffs the notion that Supreme Court justices consistently rule along ideological lines and stresses the nuanced nature of judging.

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Slate July 5, 2023

The Supreme Court Just Dealt a Major Blow to Corporate Mandates

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authors an article analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. DeJoy, in which the Court increased the ability of religious employees to receive accommodations from their companies.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Bulwark+ June 30, 2023

Affirmative Action Ruling: SCOTUS Decision Is Bad News for Equal Opportunity

Professor Andrew Kull was quoted regarding the carefully selected language used in affirmative action conversations and the choice to focus on equal protections.

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CNBC June 30, 2023

Here’s what a new Supreme Court case could mean for federal wealth tax proposals

Professor Susan Morse describes how the Supreme Court's ruling could ensure that corporations pay their full amount of taxes owed.

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Texas Standard June 30, 2023

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in cases against Harvard and UNC

Clinical Professor Lisa Eskow, who is the co-director of the Supreme Court Clinic, explains how institutions of higher learning could navigate admissions policies as they relate to the topic of race following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

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New York Times June 28, 2023

Religious Freedom Arguments Underpin Wave of Challenges to Abortion Bans

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on recent lawsuits that allege abortion bans violate religious liberty guarantees and separation of church and state.

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Texas Standard June 27, 2023

Understanding the Supreme Court ruling that rejected the independent state legislature theory

Clinical Professor Erin Busby explains the Supreme Court's dismissal of the independent state legislature theory and how the decision will affect the role of state courts in federal elections.

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Bloomberg: Balance of Power June 27, 2023

Supreme Court Backs State Judge Election Role

Professor Tara Leigh Grove is interviewed for a news segment about the Supreme Court's rejection of the independent state legislature theory and also predicts the outcomes of some upcoming decisions.

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KERA News June 27, 2023

LBGTQ advocates want officials to investigate murder of gay Cedar Park woman as a hate crime

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into the legal and ethical requirements to prosecute an offense as a hate crime in the wake of a Cedar Park murder investigation.

More of: Jennifer E Laurin