Faculty in the Media

Bloomberg Law September 15, 2023

DACA Case Judge Has History of Ruling Against Deportation Relief

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman reviews Judge Andrew Hanen's history of blocking Obama-era immigration programs after the Texas federal judge ruled against the Biden administration's version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

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Lawfare September 15, 2023

The Lawfare Podcast: The Question of Removal

Professor Lee Kovarsky is a guest on a podcast discussing the question of whether the Fulton County trial of Donald Trump and his co-defendants will be removed to federal court.

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The Guardian September 13, 2023

In our blood: how the US allowed toxic chemicals to seep into our lives

Professor Wendy Wagner questions the lack of safety regulation surrounding the chemical production industry and calls for the EPA to increase scrutiny of chemical companies and raise safety standards.

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Bloomberg Law Podcast September 12, 2023

Judges Appear Ready to Uphold Florida Abortion Ban

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on a podcast discussing the legal fight over Florida's 15-week abortion ban.

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Austin Business Journal September 12, 2023

What businesses need to know after court ruling against law derided as ‘Death Star Bill’

Professor Randall Erben provides guidance for business owners after the controversial Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, which would nullify a wide range of local employment laws, was deemed "unconstitutional" by a district judge.

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KXAN September 12, 2023

Austin City Council to vote on police data expansion

Assistant professor Maria Ponomarenko comments on the Austin Police Department's data collection and City Council steps to expand it.

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The Hill September 8, 2023

Rio Grande buoy decision threatens Abbott’s border policy

Clinical professor Denise Gilman questions the legality of Texas' efforts to get involved in border enforcement, an authority that is reserved for the federal government.

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The Texas Tribune September 12, 2023

“You’re on the clock”: How time constraints are affecting the Paxton impeachment trial

Professor Mike Golden explains how the defense in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is using time constraints and media coverage to influence the outcome of the case.

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Houston Chronicle September 9, 2023

Dueling legal strategies emerge in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Professor Mike Golden analyzes the defense's unusual approach in Ken Paxton's impeachment case, which has involved questioning the impartiality of the senators and emphasizing politics and public opinion.

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Wired September 7, 2023

The International Criminal Court Will Now Prosecute Cyberwar Crimes

Dean Bobby Chesney observes that the International Criminal Court's decision to prosecute infrastructure hacking is unsurprising, but remarks that the decision's references to disinformation and "gray zone" tactics could lead into uncharted legal territory.

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The Washington Post September 7, 2023

At Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial, all the Senate’s a stage

Professor Mike Golden comments on Ken Paxton's impeachment trial and notes that the prosecution's strongest witnesses are those who ideologically align with Paxton.

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Reuters September 5, 2023

3M judge issues extraordinary order to shut down ‘predatory’ litigation funding

Professor Ronen Avraham commented on a recent ruling by a U.S. District Judge in Florida regarding outside funders seeking high interest rates in settled cases.

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