Faculty in the Media

Houston Chronicle December 22, 2023

Texas lawmakers tried to stop a tiny government from arranging big tax breaks. It hasn’t worked.

Professor Heather Way comments on the challenges Texas policymakers face in balancing public perks for developers with meaningful affordable housing concessions.

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Newsweek December 19, 2023

Clarence Thomas Ally Strikes Killer Blow Against Donald Trump

Professor Lee Kovarsky's tweets, which explain how Mark Meadows' failure to move his criminal charges into federal court signals that Donald Trump will be unable to claim immunity, are referenced.

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Houston Chronicle December 15, 2023

After Texas abortion ruling adds to confusion, will the state’s medical board step in?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper expresses the need for specific guidance from the Texas Medical Board regarding the state's abortion ban, following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court denying a Dallas woman’s petition for an emergency abortion.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Washington Examiner December 11, 2023

Now is the chance for Republicans to reform the FBI

Senior Lecturer Adam Klein authored an article about a new proposal from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner and other Republican committee members to reform the FBI's use of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

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KXAN December 11, 2023

Texas foster kids’ lawyers ask federal judge to consider ‘drastic’ step for reforms

Adjunct professor Stacy Sharp was interviewed about the possibility that parts of the child welfare system be placed into a receivership by a federal judge considering a case on long-term foster care in Texas.  

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The Guardian December 11, 2023

Texas supreme court overturns ruling that would have let woman get emergency abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper asserts that medical exceptions for abortion access will not be usable in Texas following the state supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion to a Texas woman.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

The New York Times December 10, 2023

Want to Tax the Rich for Real? Pay Attention to This Supreme Court Case.

Professor William Forbath co-authors a piece about current and historical attempts to decrease Congress' power to tax the wealthy.

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KVUE December 8, 2023

New report takes in-depth look at solitary confinement in Texas prisons

Clinical professor Lia Sifuentes Davis and the Civil Rights Clinic's report about the harmful impacts of solitary confinement in Texas prisons are featured.

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Vox December 7, 2023

Why buying a house in the US is so hard right now

Professor Mechele Dickerson describes how median wages have not risen proportionately to housing cost increases, and how that affects class mobility and the middle class.

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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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