Faculty in the Media

NPR March 13, 2024

What’s behind Bitcoin’s Bull Run?

Professor Henry Hu emphasizes difficulties in ascertaining the intrinsic value of bitcoins and that some are simply trying catch the bottom of inevitable ups and downs in human psychology.

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The New York Times March 11, 2024

In Death Penalty Cases, a Texas Court Tests the Supreme Court’s Patience

Professor Jordan Steiker comments that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has a history of treating Supreme Court opinions as optional guideposts rather than commands of a higher tribunal.

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USA Today March 7, 2024

Is EPA putting interests of chemical companies ahead of your health? These experts think so

Professor Wendy Wagner weighs in on the lack of transparency from the EPA regarding toxic chemicals and summarizes the requirements of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.

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The Washington Post March 5, 2024

Why hospitals in many states with legal abortion may refuse to perform them

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses laws that protect hospitals and health care providers who refuse to provide reproductive health care and the effect that these laws have on patients.

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C-SPAN's Washington Journal March 2, 2024

Michele Deitch on the U.S. Prison System

Professor Michele Deitch is interviewed about the current state of U.S. prisons and how improvements can be made to the criminal justice system.

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KXAN March 1, 2024

Federal Judge Rules Against New Texas Border Law

Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about a recent ruling against Texas' SB4 bill and previews the future legal battles and challenges that will take place over the law.

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C-SPAN's Washington Journal February 29, 2024

Denise Gilman on the Use of Executive Actions to Address Southern Border Crisis

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about the effect of border policy on migration patterns and dissects the executive actions the Biden administration is reportedly considering to address the border crisis.

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The New York Times February 29, 2024

Trump Should Lose. But the Supreme Court Should Still Clarify Immunity.

Professor Lee Kovarsky authors a guest essay calling for the Supreme Court to use Donald Trump's case to establish a narrow presidential immunity standard.

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CBS Austin February 28, 2024

SCOTUS hears oral arguments in case on bump stocks ban

Professor Lucas Powe examines the U.S. Supreme Court case Garland v. Cargill, shedding light on the relevance of this case in discourse surrounding interpretation power.

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The Christian Science Monitor February 28, 2024

Tough Texas immigration law nears. Residents have questions.

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman predicts that SB4, which expands Texas' immigration enforcement powers, will lead to a clash with the federal immigration system that would undermine constitutional federal authority.

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Utility Dive February 27, 2024

Congressional action on energy permitting remains stuck, but states, developers are finding solutions

Professor David Adelman's August 2023 study, "Permitting Reform's False Choice," is referenced in an article about how environmental legislation and rules can delay energy infrastructure projects.

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The Texas Tribune February 27, 2024

In leaked audio, Supreme Court Justice John Devine railed against “brainwashed” GOP colleagues

Professor Sanford Levinson questions the phenomenon of judges voicing their political grievances and expresses concern that the judiciary has become increasingly shaped by voters and is contributing to polarization.

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