Faculty in the Media

Austin American-Statesman September 20, 2022

Fact-check: Is Abbott right that raising age for AR purchases is unconstitutional?

Professor Stephen Vladeck weighs in on Governor Abbott's claim that gun control laws that are being proposed in the aftermath of the Uvalde mass shooting previously have been ruled to be unconstitutional.

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MeriTalk September 19, 2022

Senators Urged to Wall off Data from Hostile Nations

Lecturer Adam Klein explains how foreign intelligence services will continue to gather sensitive personal information even if lawmakers limit the access hostile foreign powers have to American personal data.

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NPR September 17, 2022

What could be the legal ramifications of governors sending migrants to other states

Professor Denise Gilman is a guest on the NPR program "All Things Considered" to speak about the legal ramifications of governors busing and flying migrants to other parts of the country.

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Politics in Question September 15, 2022

What’s wrong with the Constitution?

Professor Sanford Levinson is a guest on the podcast "Politics in Question" to discuss aspects of the U.S. Constitution that are undemocratic and about constitutional reform.

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NPR September 15, 2022

1A Remaking America: When parties pick their voters

Professor Steve Vladeck is a guest on NPR's 1A program, discussing the differences between redistricting and gerrymandering, as well as potential consequences of recently redrawn congressional maps in several states.

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The Record September 14, 2022

CISA floats plan to partner with local universities for ‘311’ cyberattack triage service

Dean Bobby Chesney, who serves on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Advisory Committee, spoke on a new initiative by the organization for a '311' call line for cyber emergencies involving small and medium-sized businesses.

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Washington Post September 12, 2022

Opinion: Roberts joins the chorus of Supreme Court whining

A comment from Professor Stephen Vladeck was referenced in an opinion piece about the public criticism surrounding the legitimacy of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts.

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Market Place September 12, 2022

Marketplace Morning Report

Regarding a recent court ruling that Affordable Care Act requirements to cover HIV prevention drugs violate the religious freedom of companies providing healthcare coverage, Professor Steven Collis commented on the unlikelihood that many companies would try to apply this limitation to their employees.

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New York Times September 12, 2022

Lawyers for Uber’s Ex-Security Chief Say Company Scapegoated Him

Lecturer Chinmayi Sharma is quoted in an article about an ongoing federal trial involving Joe Sullivan, former federal prosecutor and ex-security chief for Uber, who was accused of not disclosing a data breach while at the company.

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Washington Post September 12, 2022

Judge’s special-master order a test of Trump’s post-White House powers

Professor Stephen Vladeck denounces Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to introduce a special master to review the documents seized from former President Trump's home in Florida.

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Yahoo News September 11, 2022

Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including Taxes, Which Are Outpacing California

Professor Robert Peroni discusses a 2018 report from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) that displays similar, if not higher, taxes for most Texans when compared to taxes paid by California residents.

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Law360 September 9, 2022

High Court ‘Shadow Docket’ Still A Long Shot For Companies

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in an article about the Supreme Court's recent denied requests to companies trying to get appeals added to the "shadow docket."

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