Faculty in the Media

Washington Post August 2, 2022

The Supreme Court wasn’t always the final arbiter of the Constitution

Professor William Forbath co-authors an article looking at historical cases and events to explain the evolution of the Supreme Court into the "final constitutional arbiter."

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Texas Tribune August 1, 2022

Legal questions shroud Gov. Greg Abbott’s move to bus migrants back to the border

Professor Denise Gilman talks about how Texas' transportation of migrants back to the border signifies a new level of enforcement by the state.

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The Sun August 1, 2022

Made To Be Broken

In an extensive interview, Professor Richard Albert discusses the disconnect between the text of the United States Constitution and the reality of the lives of citizens, as well as the amendment process.

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60 Minutes on CBS July 31, 2022

The impact of deepfakes: How do you know when a video is real?

Dean Bobby Chesney's California Law Review paper on deep fakes is cited in an article on the potential, serious impacts of deep fakes on society.

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The Dallas Morning News July 29, 2022

Is the Supreme Court moving us backward, or back toward federalism?

Professor Sanford Levinson writes an op-ed on the sovereignty of states and the Supreme Court's movement towards federalism.

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Lieber Institute July 28, 2022

Cyber Symposium- The Evolution of Cyber Jus Ad Bellum Thresholds

Professor Michael Schmitt writes about the evolving role of international law in cyberspace activities and the development of cyber jus ad bellum thresholds in the "Articles of War" series.

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Bloomberg Law July 27, 2022

Patent Plaintiffs Scrambling After Texas Court Cools Hotspot

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides legal insight on how "judge shopping" has affected the field of patent law, referencing a recent court order in the Western District of Texas.

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The Regulatory Review July 25, 2022

Do Not Blame Us

Texas Law faculty members Thomas McGarity and Wendy Wagner write about the Supreme Court's reference to their publication in West Virginia v EPA, and how the Court’s analysis differed from the pair's understanding of the Clean Air Act.

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Lawfare July 22, 2022

Open-Source Security: How Digital Infrastructure Is Built on a House of Cards

Lecturer Chinmayi Sharma authors an article on the ongoing cybersecurity concerns related to open source software.

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Spectrum News July 21, 2022

Texas is ‘dramatically unprepared’ for baby boom

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight on the lack of healthcare and child care support in Texas, drawing attention to the potential impact of a post-Roe baby boom.

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NPR July 21, 2022

1A Remaking America: The legal minefield for abortions in Texas and Louisiana

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on a radio news program about the legal struggles arising in states with trigger abortion laws.

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Teen Vogue July 21, 2022

Prayer in Schools: Supreme Court Ruling on Football Coach Upends Precedent

Professor Elizabeth Sepper speaks on the Supreme Court majority's decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case.

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