Faculty in the Media

The Hill January 31, 2024

If Trump is disqualified, will mayhem ensue?

Professor Charles Silver, in an opinion piece, discusses the potential consequences of the Supreme Court affirming decisions in Colorado and Maine that disqualify Donald Trump from being on the ballot.

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Ms. Magazine January 30, 2024

If It Can Happen to Taylor Swift, It Can Happen to Any of Us

Dean Bobby Chesney's article "Deep Fakes: A Looming Challenge for Privacy, Democracy, and National Security" is referenced in a new story about how deepfakes can be weaponized against women following online circulation of deepfake pornography of Taylor Swift.

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US Times Post January 26, 2024

What is really behind the border dispute on the Rio Grande?

Professor Richard Albert emphasizes that, under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government holds the authority to regulate immigration without interference from the states.

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Houston Public Media January 24, 2024

Governor Abbott signals potential defiance of Supreme Court’s border ruling

Professor Teddy Rave describes the initial calls by Texas Republican lawmakers to defy the Supreme Court's order as unconstitutional and dangerous.

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Texas Standard January 23, 2024

Legal groups file complaint with United Nations over anti-LGBTQ laws in Texas

Clinical Professor Ariel Dulitzky, director of the Texas Law Human Rights Clinic, speaks on why several organizations filed a complaint with the United Nations regarding Texas' recent anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and potential outcomes of the complaint letter.

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The Bay Area Reporter January 24, 2024

Out in the World: 4 organizations appeal to UN for anti-LGBTQ laws in Texas

Professor Ariel Dulitzky comments on Texas' failure to protect LGBTQ rights and urges United Nations intervention.

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Wall Street Journal January 21, 2024

Votes for Sale! A Startup Is Letting Shareholders Sell Their Proxies

Professor Henry Hu expresses concern about the potential for abuse in the practice of buying and selling shareholder votes in an article about a small California-based startup that runs auctions for the rights to vote in shareholder meetings.

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Law360 January 19, 2024

For Immigrants, Gun Rights Debate Goes Beyond Firearms

Professor Sanford Levinson discusses the complex issue of disarming noncitizens, particularly in the context of recent legal challenges to the alien-in-possession statute.

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The Washington Post January 19, 2024

DOJ decried Uvalde shooting response. Will it have an impact?

Professor Mike Golden speaks on how the U.S. Department of Justice report for the Uvalde shooting provides a roadmap for attorneys representing victims' families seeking remediation in civil courts.

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KXAN January 19, 2024

Judge sets Paxton deposition in whistleblower lawsuit for Feb. 1

Professor Mike Golden comments on the potential consequences if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton invokes his Fifth Amendment right during a deposition in a civil case.

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The New York Times January 17, 2024

How Texas Kept the Lights On in the Recent Deep Freeze

Professor David Spence notes that Texas' energy supply is still heavily reliant on natural gas despite recent investments in renewable energy sources.

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Talking Points Memo January 17, 2024

Trump Targets Independent Agencies In Potential Second Term

Professor Thomas McGarity raises legal concerns about Donald Trump's plan to require independent agencies to submit regulation to the White House for review.

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