Faculty in the Media

The Daily Show February 23, 2026

Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins Jon Stewart on The Daily Show to discuss headwinds facing the middle class and how government policies can help revitalize the American dream.

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San Francisco Chronicle February 20, 2026

One lawyer could take down California’s abortion shield. His star client is a convicted abuser.

Professor Rachel Rebouché comments on the use of the Comstock Act in a prevalent case targeting California's abortion shield laws.

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Fortune February 20, 2026

Something big is happening in AI, but that’s the only thing Matt Shumer got right

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier is critical of Matt Shumer's viral essay on AI's dangerous future, pointing out that it has allowed people around the world to actively build tools that are improving their lives and the well-being of their communities.

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Bloomberg Law February 19, 2026

Exxon Drops Paul Weiss, Shifts Climate Suits Defense Work

Lecturer Christopher Kulander comments on the both adversarial and cooperative relationships between Exxon and Chevron in recent lawsuits.

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The Houston Chronicle February 18, 2026

Worms in the porridge, despair in their eyes: Why are we still detaining kids at Dilley?

Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich speaks out about poor conditions at detention centers and affirms how damaging the deprivation of liberty is to children's well-being.

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Verfassungsblog February 17, 2026

Nationalization Nonsense

Professor Joshua Sellers pens an article that examines the Constitutional underpinnings of America's decentralized elections and the risks posed by nationalizing the election process.

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Bloomberg Law February 17, 2026

ICE Fight Reveals Congress’ Limits and Why Presidents Act Alone

Professor Tara Grove observes that presidents often feel compelled to act when Congress's lengthy rulemaking process stalls, which can be perceived as presidential power grabs.

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The Fulcrum February 13, 2026

We’re All Entrepreneurs Now: Learning, Pivoting, and Thriving the Age of AI

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier asserts an entrepreneurial spirit is necessary to be active in today's job market.

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America Trends Podcast February 11, 2026

The Middle Class and Its Long Fade: How Did We Get Here?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on the "America Trends" podcast, discussing the policies that created a time of economic prosperity and the decline we are facing today.

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The Texas Tribune February 10, 2026

Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman points out the positive impact resulting from the sudden rise in immigrants claiming their detention is illegal, as it draws attention to how arbitrary and illogical the immigration detention system is.

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Governing February 11, 2026

How a Pioneering State Could Lead Us to Transformative Tech

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier asserts that a pioneering state, created through the establishment of an office dedicated to technology adoption, could lead to the increased support of novel technologies such as AI and blockchain.  

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Texas Standard February 11, 2026

What legal questions are raised when someone shares an altered image? What if the White House shares it?

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier discusses the legality of publicizing AI-altered images without proper attribution and recent defamatory social media posts from the White House.

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